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28 February 2025

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.

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23 July 2024

SDS Headlines Belladrum Music Festival

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

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18 January 2024

New Guide To The Digital Economy

Better understand the term "digital economy" and get practical support to enhance your digital skills.

A small drone flies over a blue map of the west coast of Scotland.
11 December 2023

Thousands of Scots pupils take part in drones careers sessions

SDS and Balfour Beatty partnership showcases a wide range of potential future careers

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24 November 2023

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.

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29 September 2023

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.

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13 September 2023

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.

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10 July 2023

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

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10 July 2023

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

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

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06 February 2023

Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers

Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry