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11 November 2024

Young Scots looking to jobs in health, creative industries and engineering

11,000 young people share career aspirations in Skills Development Scotland research.

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04 October 2024

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.

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09 September 2024

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

27 August 2024

Help shape Scottish Careers Week 2024

A national campaign that shines a light on the life changing support offered by Scotland’s career services will return with the launch of Scottish Careers Week from 11 to 15 November.

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18 July 2024

New location for the career service in Falkirk

We are changing location in Falkirk as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.   

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04 July 2024

Results Helpline 2024 - help us spread the word!

SDS has created resources to help Results Helpline supporters and their networks spread the word and promote the help on offer at this crucial time.

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05 February 2024

Pollok residents to benefit from changes to the career service

SDS is moving to a new venue in the Greater Pollok Community Hub at 27 Brockburn Road

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25 January 2024

Listening to the Pupil Voice

New research highlights that SDS career services, especially one-to-one sessions with Careers Advisers, are highly valued and beneficial to young people.

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19 December 2023

Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds

SDS has today published the Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds, providing an overview of the learning, training or work status of Scotland’s young people.

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05 December 2023

Relive the highlights of Scottish Careers Week 2023 

In its third year, Scottish Careers Week returned with exciting events, new partnerships, and a fantastic programme of activity.