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Read the latest updates from Skills Development Scotland. Explore stories by selecting the categories to filter.
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SDS publishes Annual Review 2022-23
Strong delivery against core service targets within tight budget constraints and Platinum Investors in People accreditation among highlights of Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Annual Review.
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New Chair Appointed To National Digital Skills Group
Skills Development Scotland has appointed Cameron Lepper as the new Chair of its Digital Economy Skills Group (DESG)
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Review of skills landscape published
Scottish Government has published the report and recommendations from the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape.
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Exploring future careers with Minecraft
Explore future careers within the popular game, Minecraft
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Building the foundations for lasting change
Changes and improvements coming to My World of Work
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Investing in the future finance workforce
Scottish pupils will get a crash course in the stock market with a new game developed in partnership by Scottish Financial Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland.
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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.
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Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds
The latest statistics have been published.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Mainstreaming Report Published
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Mainstreaming Report Published
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SDS report outlines climate change progress
SDS report outlines climate change progress