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High flyer Louise lands Scotland’s top apprentice title
A female engineer helping her business to save millions and boost productivity has been crowned Scotland’s top apprentice.

SDS Headlines Belladrum Music Festival
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is “headlining” the Boffinarium attraction at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this year.

New Guide To The Digital Economy
Better understand the term "digital economy" and get practical support to enhance your digital skills.

Thousands of Scots pupils take part in drones careers sessions
SDS and Balfour Beatty partnership showcases a wide range of potential future careers

Shetland pupils become apprentices for the day
Young Shetlanders experienced the benefits of Modern Apprenticeships in a project aimed at tackling gender stereotypes in work.

Partnership to build critical construction skills for Net Zero target
Two national organisations have joined forces to build skills that meet construction’s critical role in Scotland’s drive to Net Zero.

What influences young people’s future plans?
Good pay is the most important factor for young people in their future job or career, according to new research.

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects
Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean
Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean

Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers
Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry