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Young people explore apprenticeships in national work-experience initiative
A new national initiative launched this week in Renfrewshire with 12 pupils from schools in the area getting real life insight into apprenticeships at local employers.
Nationwide response for skills solution to widen Social Work talent pool
A national employee consultation on the creation of a Graduate Apprenticeship in Social Work resulted in nearly 500 responses.
Careers support helped Cloe overcome challenges to build a positive future
Young Scot Cloe Maxwell has turned her life around, thanks to years of dedicated support from a local careers adviser.
Highland workforce summit looks to unlock growth
A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands is the subject of a summit bringing together key players in the region’s economy.
Game on for green jobs: ‘Find a Fixer’ inspires pupils to power their own future
A new online game with a mission to inspire the next generation of renewable energy professionals has been launched.
SDS report outlines climate change progress
Steps being taken by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) in response to the Climate Emergency have been illustrated in a new progress report.
Residents in Ayr will soon see some changes to the career service in the ar
SDS is changing location as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community and partner venues.
SDS Engineers New Digital Career For School Pupil
A case study highlighting how SDS' careers service can help Scotland's young people.
Syrian Refugee Gets Career Help To Settle in Scotland
Besan Al Adawi (18) left war torn Syria and arrived in Scotland in late 2019, months prior to the Covid pandemic which caused further major disruption to her education.
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.