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Highest ever number of Modern Apprentices in Scotland
More than 25,000 new Modern Apprenticeships were created by Scotland’s employers in the past year, surpassing the Scottish Government ambition and helping apprenticeship job creation move closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds
The latest statistics have been published.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Mainstreaming Report Published
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Mainstreaming Report Published
SDS report outlines climate change progress
SDS report outlines climate change progress
New tech clubs aim to address shortage of digital skills in Highlands
A critical lack of digital skills in the Highland economy is to be tackled with the creation of a new series of tech clubs across the region.
Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group
Hunt For New Chair Of National Digital Skills Group
Initial School Leaver Destinations published
The Scottish Government has released the latest Initial School Leaver Destinations for 2021/22 showing 95.7% of leavers were in an initial positive destination compared to 95.5% in 2020/21.
Apprenticeships boosting tax take and employer training
Public investment in apprenticeships is fuelling investment in training from employers and tax revenues in Scotland.
Serving up SDS support
SDS secures Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award
Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers
Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry
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