News & events
Read the latest updates from Skills Development Scotland. Explore stories by selecting the categories to filter.
New toolkit available to support new entrants into Tourism sector
A new toolkit has been launched to support new entrants into the Tourism & Hospitality industry.
Free online Climate Emergency Training for people across Scotland
Keep Scotland Beautiful offer chances to become certified as Carbon Literate
Scotland's Tech Sector Back In Growth Mode
New research from ScotlandIS has revealed that Scottish tech businesses bounced back in 2021, with 72% of companies reporting increased sales. This marks a return to pre-pandemic levels of sales growth reported in 2019, after a significant drop last year (44%).
Pilot E-commerce Course A First For College Sector
City of Glasgow College, together with Borders College and Edinburgh College, is piloting a new Ecommerce & Business course.
Government Fund Provides Positive Change For Scottish Businesses
Glasgow-based specialist recruitment agency, Change Recruitment are championing the merits of the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) and are encouraging other Scottish businesses to apply for funding before the deadline for applications for academic year 2021-22 is at the end of July 2022.
New awareness campaign highlights business support
Scotland’s business support network has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at encouraging more employers to access help.
Digital Economy Skills Action Plan (DESAP) Launched
A new report published by Skills Development Scotland highlights the importance of digital skills to improve productivity and growth in Scotland.
Delivering a quality workforce with apprenticeships
Apprentices are delivering a well-qualified workforce and addressing skills gaps in the NHS, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said at the launch of #ScotAppWeek22.
New, employer-developed apprenticeship in financial services now available
The financial services sector is set to benefit from its first new apprenticeship to be directly shaped by employers. A new, Modern Apprenticeship in Providing Financial Services has been created – the first in the sector to go through the new system for apprenticeship development, which puts employers at the heart of the process.
Employers call for more Graduate Apprenticeships
Employers are demanding an increase in Graduate Apprenticeship places, across a wider range of subjects
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