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Frank Mitchell Sds001
28 June 2023

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.

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23 June 2023

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.

Frank Mitchell Sds001
07 June 2023

Review of skills landscape published

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

Mas In Scotland
23 May 2023

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.

Phil Ford1
04 April 2023

Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group

Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group

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13 October 2022

Starting early to dismantle gender stereotypes

Blog: Jane Brumpton, Chief Executive at Early Years Scotland talks about her role as a member of the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board's Gender Commission

11 October 2022

NESA receives £1million Just Transition Fund award

NESA receives £1million Just Transition Fund award

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06 October 2022

Achieving net zero and the skills challenges we face

Achieving net zero and the skills challenges we face

Viktoria Parkhamovich
26 September 2022

Survey seeks engineering sector feedback to develop apprenticeships

Survey seeks engineering sector feedback to develop apprenticeships

Gaelic
08 September 2022

New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland

New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland