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Annual Participation Measure 2022 statistics published
The most recent data on the participation in education, training or employment of Scotland’s young adults has been published by Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Taic ga tabhann do chòrr is 140,000 Sgoilearan albannach le toraidhean nan deuchainnean aca
Taic ga tabhann do chòrr is 140,000 Sgoilearan albannach le toraidhean nan deuchainnean aca

More than 140,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their results
More than 140,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their results

Results Helpline 2022
Help us share the word about all the help and support available to learners and their parents and carers about the SQA results help available from Skills Development Scotland.

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

New resources explore what the Career Review means for the sectors delivering career services
After months of evidence gathering, insight sessions and stakeholder engagement, the Career Review has made ten recommendations, now accepted by Scottish Government, to ensure Scotland’s career services support young people to thrive in the future.

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.

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

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