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Nominations open for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Nominations open for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships
Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships

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.

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.

Review of skills landscape published
Scottish Government has published the report and recommendations from the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape.

Highest ever number of Modern Apprentices in Scotland
More than 25,000 new Modern Apprenticeships were created by Scotland’s employers in the past year, surpassing the Scottish Government ambition and helping apprenticeship job creation move closer to pre-pandemic levels.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Mainstreaming Report Published
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Mainstreaming Report Published

Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group
Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group

Statement on 2022-23 apprenticeship funding SDS statement on 2022-23 apprenticeship funding
SDS statement on 2022-23 apprenticeship funding, updated 22 December 2022

Employers show demand for Graduate Apprenticeships supporting learners across Scotland
Employers are increasingly taking on Graduate Apprentices to secure new talent and get the skills they need while creating opportunities for young people.