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New chapter for careers service in Fife
Residents in Cowdenbeath will soon benefit from changes to the careers service.

New chapter for careers service in Stirling
Residents in Stirling will soon benefit from changes to the careers service.

New chapter for careers service in Moray
Residents in Moray will soon benefit from changes to the careers service.

Partnership to build critical construction skills for Net Zero target
Two national organisations have joined forces to build skills that meet construction’s critical role in Scotland’s drive to Net Zero.

SDS’s climate ambitions
Carbon Management Executive Alison Hunter was instrumental in the development of Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Climate Change Strategy.

SkillsScotland comes to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow
SDS will join employers, training providers and education at SkillsScotland this November.

Survey to seek insight on skills for Hospitality apprenticeships
A nationwide consultation has been launched to give those working in the Hospitality industry the chance to have a say on the skills needed for apprenticeships in the sector.

Call for sector to shape future skills of Service apprenticeships
Those working across Scotland’s Service industry are being called to share their views on the skills needed for apprenticeships.

What influences young people’s future plans?
Good pay is the most important factor for young people in their future job or career, according to new research.

Apprenticeship Approvals Groups - Chair's End of Year Report 2023
The industry-led body which reviews and approves all Scottish Apprenticeships - the Apprenticeship Approvals Group (AAG) - has published its Chair’s End of Year Report for 2023.