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Career Review in action: supporting summer recruitment in tourism
A new short film produced as part of the Career Review showcases the power of community engagement, meeting employer demand and joined up working.

National campaign returns to highlight career support across the country
National campaign returns to highlight career support across the country

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.