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New location for the career service in Falkirk
We are changing location in Falkirk as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.
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Results Helpline 2024 - help us spread the word!
SDS has created resources to help Results Helpline supporters and their networks spread the word and promote the help on offer at this crucial time.
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Pollok residents to benefit from changes to the career service
SDS is moving to a new venue in the Greater Pollok Community Hub at 27 Brockburn Road
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Listening to the Pupil Voice
New research highlights that SDS career services, especially one-to-one sessions with Careers Advisers, are highly valued and beneficial to young people.
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Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds
SDS has today published the Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds, providing an overview of the learning, training or work status of Scotland’s young people.
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Relive the highlights of Scottish Careers Week 2023
In its third year, Scottish Careers Week returned with exciting events, new partnerships, and a fantastic programme of activity.
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‘Siuthad!’ (Go On!) Gaelic careers event returns to Eden Court
Young Gaelic speakers from secondary schools across the Highland Council area joined Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Highland Council on Thursday 9 November at Eden Court in Inverness for the first face-to-face Siuthad! Gaelic careers event since 2019.
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New chapter for careers service in Shetland
Residents in Lerwick will soon benefit from changes to the careers service.
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‘Siuthad!’ Tachartas dhreuchdan Gàidhlig a’ tilleadh gu Eden Court
Thàinig luchd-labhairt òg na Gàidhlig bho àrd-sgoiltean air feadh sgìre Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd còmhla ri Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba (SDS) agus Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd air Diardaoin 9 Samhain san Eden Court ann an Inbhir Nis, airson a’ chiad Siuthad! aghaidh ri aghaidh bho 2019.
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Scottish Careers Week Launches For Third Year
The third annual Scottish Careers Week takes place from the 13th to the 17th of November 2023.