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New location for the career service in Peterhead
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is changing location in Peterhead as part of a drive to help more people through closer partnership working.

Career that changed thousands of lives
Stornoway man, Willie Macleod, who helped thousands of people shape their future has retired after 43 years in the careers service.

New locations for the career service in Edinburgh
Residents in Edinburgh will soon benefit from changes to the career service in the city

Delivering Scotland’s Career Service 2023/24 published today
SDS has now published its annual report on its 2023/24 delivery of its Career Information, Advice and Guidance services

Young Scots looking to jobs in health, creative industries and engineering
11,000 young people share career aspirations in Skills Development Scotland research.

Seòladh a dh’ionnsaigh dhreuchdan beatha aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
Tha Leasachadh Sgilean na h- Alba agus Calmac a’ tighinn còmhla gus cothroman a thaobh stuthan ath-nuadhachail a thaisbeanadh.

Dumbarton residents to benefit from changes to the career service
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has changed location in Dumbarton as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.

New agreement to help young people in greatest need
Helping Scotland’s most disadvantaged young people achieve a positive future is the aim of a new partnership.

New location for the career service in Kirkcaldy
Residents in Kirkcaldy are set to benefit from changes to the career service

New location for the career service in Dundee
SDS is changing location in Dundee as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues