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Apprenticeships need dedicated curriculum time to improve minority ethnic participation
Major new report lays out 20 recommendations for Scottish Government, business and schools.
Driving Apprenticeship awareness in Sikh and minority ethnic communities
As the Commission on Race in Apprenticeships publishes its final report, Commissioner and former apprentice Sonja Jillich talks more about her work to break down barriers and expand access to apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are made for business, agree top industry leaders
Business leaders across Scotland have stressed the crucial role apprenticeships play to address the country’s major skills gaps.
Blog: Accessing apprenticeships for deaf young people
To support Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025, Deaf Roots and Pride Transitions Officer at British Deaf Association Scotland, Moira Ross explains the organisation's work to ensure information on apprenticeships is accessible to deaf young people.
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.