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Planting the seeds for future careers
Virtual reality is giving young Scots the chance to experience agriculture careers in the classroom. Skills Development Scotland and The Royal Highland Education Trust have teamed up to open up the possibilities of agriculture careers for pupils.
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My World of Work new home for Digital Tech careers info
Content will be moved from Digital World, including employer resources.
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Every high school in North Lanarkshire lands drones careers sessions
Wide range of potential future construction careers showcased as part of Future Fridays partnership
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Event to share latest career insight from young Scots
Event to share latest career insight from young Scots
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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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Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers
Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry
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Colleges' Foundation Apprenticeship record
Hundreds of senior school pupils are getting hands-on work experience.
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New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland
New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland
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Fast Track into Financial Services starting September
Fast Track into Financial Services starting September
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Celebrating 20 years of the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Finalists for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards – co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland – have been revealed, with one worthy winner set to be crowned the country’s apprentice of the year.