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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.
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.

Planting the seeds for future careers
Virtual reality is giving young Scots the chance to experience agriculture careers in the classroom. Skills Development Scotland and The Royal Highland Education Trust have teamed up to open up the possibilities of agriculture careers for pupils.

My World of Work new home for Digital Tech careers info
Content will be moved from Digital World, including employer resources.

Every high school in North Lanarkshire lands drones careers sessions
Wide range of potential future construction careers showcased as part of Future Fridays partnership

More than 144,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their 2023 results
Scottish pupils are set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on the 8th August 2023, and SDS' expert careers advisers will be on hand to help.

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

Colleges' Foundation Apprenticeship record
Hundreds of senior school pupils are getting hands-on work experience.

New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland
New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland

Fast Track into Financial Services starting September
Fast Track into Financial Services starting September