News & events
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New tech clubs aim to address shortage of digital skills in Highlands
A critical lack of digital skills in the Highland economy is to be tackled with the creation of a new series of tech clubs across the region.
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Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group
Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group
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Initial School Leaver Destinations published
The Scottish Government has released the latest Initial School Leaver Destinations for 2021/22 showing 95.7% of leavers were in an initial positive destination compared to 95.5% in 2020/21.
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Apprenticeships boosting tax take and employer training
Public investment in apprenticeships is fuelling investment in training from employers and tax revenues in Scotland.
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Serving up SDS support
SDS secures Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award
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Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers
Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry
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First ever national careers event in Gaelic for parents and carers
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering its first ever national webinar in Gaelic to help parents and carers of pupils considering learning, or currently studying the language.
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A’ chiad tachartas dhreuchdan ann an Gàidhlig do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim
Tha Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba (SDS) a’ tabhann a’ chiad oideachadh-lìn aca a-riamh ann an Gàidhlig gus cuideachadh a thoirt do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim sgoilearan a tha a’ beachdachadh air an cànan ionnsachadh no a tha ag ionnsachadh a’ chànain gu làithreach.
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Former SpaceX Director Helps 'Girls Do Science' In Inverness
Former SpaceX Director Catriona Chambers returns home to Inverness to inspire young girls about science.
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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.