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28 June 2023

Scottish Government post-school education and skills reform

The actions are part of the initial priorities set out in the publication of Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education and Skills.

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28 June 2023

What drives young people’s career ambitions?

Almost half of Scotland’s school leavers say a lack of confidence and a lack of work experience are key barriers to their future careers.

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23 June 2023

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop Land use apprenticeships

The views of those working in Scotland’s Land use sector are needed to support the development of apprenticeships for the industry.

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23 June 2023

SDS goes Platinum

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation which places it in the 6% of organisations who achieve this highest-level status.

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23 June 2023

SDS publishes Annual Review 2022-23

Strong delivery against core service targets within tight budget constraints and Platinum Investors in People accreditation among highlights of Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Annual Review.

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19 June 2023

New Chair Appointed To National Digital Skills Group

Skills Development Scotland has appointed Cameron Lepper as the new Chair of its Digital Economy Skills Group (DESG)

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07 June 2023

Review of skills landscape published

Scottish Government has published the report and recommendations from the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape.

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05 June 2023

Exploring future careers with Minecraft

Explore future careers within the popular game, Minecraft

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31 May 2023

Building the foundations for lasting change

Changes and improvements coming to My World of Work

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23 May 2023

Investing in the future finance workforce

Scottish pupils will get a crash course in the stock market with a new game developed in partnership by Scottish Financial Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland.