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New training offer helps Scots boost their digital skills
Digital Learning Initiative provides free, online learning to adults in Scotland
Careers to shape the future
Scottish Careers Week returns to spotlight Scotland's range of industries and opportunities and the support to help people thrive.
AI for Robotics LIVE Lesson
Tuesday 11 November: An interactive live lesson aimed at P5 - P7 students. The lesson will explore the amazing technology behind robotics, including robots used in space, robots used to help doctors, and robots used to assist people like firefighters.
Jobs Fair - Penicuik
Wednesday 12 November: Join us at the Jobs Fair on 12 November, 11am–4pm at Food Facts Friends. Meet employers like Lidl, B&M, and Tesco offering Christmas vacancies. SDS advisers will be on hand to support applications and share services. Open to pantry service users and SDS customers. Other community hub partners will also be attending—don’t miss it!
The voice of young people, parents and carers: what shapes career choices today?
Wednesday 12 November: Join us for a webinar to share insights which draw on the voices of nearly 9,000 young people in Scotland from two Skills Development Scotland research projects
Supporting Careers Conversations at home
This session will give information and resources to support you with career conversations at home.
Hays Community Hub Employability Fayre
Thursday 13 November. Stage 1-4 recruitment event. A chance for community members of all ages to meet with employers , training and employability support
Give Careers A Languages Twist: a workshop for primary teachers
Tuesday 11 November: Online workshop for primary teachers, hosted by Professional Development Officers at Scotland’s National Centre for languages (SCILT).
Scottish Careers Week in Dunbar
Thursday 13 November: Pop-up stand in Dunbar where customers can access impartial expert careers advice from SDS and partners.
DYW Live: Engineering and Construction
Wednesday 12 November: Live panel session with individuals from the engineering and construction sectors sharing their learning and career journeys, how they got into their jobs and get an insight into work they do in their current roles.