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Scotland secures record inward investment
SDS is delighted to have played a signifcant role in attracting a record amount of inward investment for Scotland
More young Scots earning through apprenticeships
The Modern Apprenticeship (MA) statistics for 2023-24 have been published.
#ScotAppWeek24 Blog: Fiaz Khan, CEMVO Scotland
Fiaz Khan, Race Equality Mainstream Officer at CEMVO Scotland, highlights a partnership with SDS aimed at improving understanding of race equality to support apprenticeship recruitment.
Systemic change needed to stop care experienced young people missing out on apprenticeships
Employer-led report calls for change to spending on benefits, housing and wages
Skills Generation celebrated for Scottish Apprenticeship Week
The value of apprenticeship skills will be demonstrated during Scottish Apprenticeship Week from 4 to 8 March.
Scottish Apprenticeship Awards finalists revealed
Amazing apprentices and employers from across the length and breadth of the country are in the running for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Shetland pupils become apprentices for the day
Young Shetlanders experienced the benefits of Modern Apprenticeships in a project aimed at tackling gender stereotypes in work.
Insight from Scotland’s plumbing workforce needed in apprenticeship skills consultation
Plumbing trade association SNIPEF and SDS need the sector's workforce to get involved in the redevelopment of the industry's apprenticeship.
Partnership to build critical construction skills for Net Zero target
Two national organisations have joined forces to build skills that meet construction’s critical role in Scotland’s drive to Net Zero.
Survey to seek insight on skills for Hospitality apprenticeships
A nationwide consultation has been launched to give those working in the Hospitality industry the chance to have a say on the skills needed for apprenticeships in the sector.