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Nominations open for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Nominations open for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
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Taic ga thabhach do chòrr air 144,000 sgoilear ann an Alba le an toraidhean, ann an 2023
Tha sgoilearan na h-Alba gu bhith a’ faotainn toraidhean nan deuchainnean Àrd-Ìre, Nàiseanta agus Sàr Àrd-Ìre air 8mh Lùnastal 2023.
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More than 144,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their 2023 results
Scottish pupils are set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on the 8th August 2023, and SDS' expert careers advisers will be on hand to help.
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Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships
Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships
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Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects
Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects
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Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean
Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean
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Results Helpline 2023 - help us spread the word!
Almost 145,000 school pupils and students across Scotland will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 8 August 2023
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Scottish Government post-school education and skills reform
The actions are part of the initial priorities set out in the publication of Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education and Skills.
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What drives young people’s career ambitions?
Almost half of Scotland’s school leavers say a lack of confidence and a lack of work experience are key barriers to their future careers.
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Survey seeks sector feedback to develop Land use apprenticeships
The views of those working in Scotland’s Land use sector are needed to support the development of apprenticeships for the industry.