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Delivering Scotland’s Career Service 2023/24 published today
SDS has now published its annual report on its 2023/24 delivery of its Career Information, Advice and Guidance services

Young Scots looking to jobs in health, creative industries and engineering
11,000 young people share career aspirations in Skills Development Scotland research.

SDS and SABC partnership
Strengthening engagement with minority ethnic employers

SDS publishes Annual Report 2023-24
Another year of exceptional operational performance, maintaining strong delivery against core service targets.

New plan sets out support for Care Experienced young people
The ways in which the national skills agency will support young people who are Care Experienced is the focus of a new plan from Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Setting sail for future careers at Royal National Mòd
Skills Development Scotland and Calmac team up to showcase renewables opportunities

Seòladh a dh’ionnsaigh dhreuchdan beatha aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
Tha Leasachadh Sgilean na h- Alba agus Calmac a’ tighinn còmhla gus cothroman a thaobh stuthan ath-nuadhachail a thaisbeanadh.

Dumbarton residents to benefit from changes to the career service
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has changed location in Dumbarton as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.

New agreement to help young people in greatest need
Helping Scotland’s most disadvantaged young people achieve a positive future is the aim of a new partnership.

Delivering development driven by and for industry, with future skills in mind.
SAAB Apprenticeships Approvals Group publishes 2024 annual report