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Survey seeks Social Work sector feedback to develop degree level apprenticeship
The views of employers and stakeholders within Social Work are needed to help develop a new Graduate Apprenticeship for the sector.
Fife teens get boost on career ladder thanks to local partnership
Two female Fifers are building their construction careers thanks to a partnership between the local careers service and a major employer.
SDS's 2025 research on Young People’s Career Ambitions
Young People’s career decisions influenced by parents and career advisers
Teaching Bursary helps Mike’s career change add up
Mike, from Edinburgh is embarking on his new career as a maths teacher, thanks to support from the Teaching Bursary scheme.
Career Services Collaborative Co-Chairs announced
Skills Development Scotland’s Senior Director of Transformation has been named as an Interim Co-chair of the Career Services Collaborative. James Russell will take on the role alongside Elma Murray CBE, Vice-chair of the DYW Employers’ Forum.
Babcock helps local young people to get a head-start in their engineering career
An initiative offering young people a new route towards a career in engineering is helping one major employer identify new talent.
Children’s rights – improving staff understanding
Respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s rights is central to the work of Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
Mentoring pilot launched to support care experienced apprentices
Skills Development Scotland and MCR Pathways have joined to launch a pilot scheme offering free mentoring to care experienced Modern Apprentices.
SDS Gaelic Language Plan 2025-28 consultation
A public consultation is underway regarding Skills Development Scotland's (SDS) draft Gaelic Language Plan 2025-28, focusing on how they can support the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland.