News & events
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Prime cuts to Prime Minister: Scotland's Apprentice of the Year meets Sir Keir
Marc Ingram is still on cloud nine after a visit to No.10.
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.
Proposed reforms of the college sector
The Scottish Government is undertaking a review of the regional and strategic bodies within the Glasgow and Lanarkshire college regions.
Helpline goes live to offer Scots pupils help with SQA results
Dedicated helpline will be open to support almost 145,000 Scottish pupils and students set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results.
SDS Headlines Belladrum Music Festival
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is “headlining” the Boffinarium attraction at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this year.
New location for the career service in Falkirk
We are changing location in Falkirk as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.
Scotland secures record inward investment
SDS is delighted to have played a signifcant role in attracting a record amount of inward investment for Scotland
Results Helpline 2024 - help us spread the word!
SDS has created resources to help Results Helpline supporters and their networks spread the word and promote the help on offer at this crucial time.
Changes to the career service in Midlothian
Residents across Midlothian now have more choice about where and when they can speak to a careers adviser.
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.