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New plan sets out support for Care Experienced young people
The ways in which the national skills agency will support young people who are Care Experienced is the focus of a new plan from Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Setting sail for future careers at Royal National Mòd
Skills Development Scotland and Calmac team up to showcase renewables opportunities

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.

Dumbarton residents to benefit from changes to the career service
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has changed location in Dumbarton as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.

New agreement to help young people in greatest need
Helping Scotland’s most disadvantaged young people achieve a positive future is the aim of a new partnership.

Delivering development driven by and for industry, with future skills in mind.
SAAB Apprenticeships Approvals Group publishes 2024 annual report

New location for the career service in Kirkcaldy
Residents in Kirkcaldy are set to benefit from changes to the career service

Nominations open for Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Scotland’s national skills agency has kicked-off the search for the country’s top apprentices and employers.

New location for the career service in Dundee
SDS is changing location in Dundee as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues

Bringing STEM careers to life for Renfrewshire pupils
More than 200 attend event at state-of-the-art innovation centres