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18 May 2022

New careers activity gives pupils a flying start in the construction industry

Scotland’s school pupils get to fly drones to learn about careers in construction through a new interactive careers experience.

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21 April 2022

Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published

SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot.

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29 March 2022

New BSL Signs Launched For Deaf People Wanting To Work In Tech

Skills Development Scotland has partnered with Data Education in Schools, the DDI Skills Gateway and the Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) to create new British Sign Language (BSL) signs specifically for skills and jobs in digital technology.

24 March 2022

Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published

SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot.

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23 March 2022

Teachers to get inspired My World of Work Live activities

Overview and taster session for teachers across Scotland

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15 March 2022

Tanya’s Career Goal Stems From Bursary Support

A computer science graduate has explained how a STEM Bursary aimed at career changers has helped her to pursue her career goal of becoming a teacher.

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24 February 2022

Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published

SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot

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18 February 2022

SDS Corporate Parenting Plan sets out support for care experienced young people

In support of #CareDay22, the world’s largest celebration of the rights of children and young people with care experience, SDS hopes for a world where children and young people who have overcome adversities are proud of themselves, their achievements and look forward to a future of opportunity, equality and equity.

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09 February 2022

Young people design the future of career services

Young people across Scotland have had their say on how to improve career services in Scotland.

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27 January 2022

Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published

SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot