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Insights of a Conservation Apprentice
Niall Provan tells us about his experience as a Conservation Apprentice and the opportunities that it’s led to working in a rural environment.
GrowBiz Learning Session Programme in the Cairngorms
Jackie Brierton, Director of Growbiz, tells us about how they have been providing support to small rural businesses to help them through the challenges of the pandemic, and helping them to embrace digital technology to learn new skills.
Providing skills support for rural businesses
Katie Fox, Skills Planning Manager for Rural Economy as SDS, tells us about the new Rural Employers Toolkit and how it can support employers to recruit and grow the skills they need.
Thinking Outside the Box
David Richardson, Development Manager – Highlands & Islands from the Federation of Small Businesses talks about the challenges that can face small business owners, but how creative thinking and adapting to change can help reap rewards.
Skills 4.0
Technological and societal disruptions are coming at us thick and fast. Whilst we cannot predict the future, we can prepare for a future that is increasingly unpredictable.
Regional Skills Assessments
Regional Skills Assessments
Sectoral Skills Assessments
Sectoral Skills Assessments
Gaelic Evidence Base
One of the high level aims of SDS’s Gaelic language Plan was to work in partnership with other public agencies to develop labour market information.
Evidence and Impact
Detailing and understanding Scotland’s current and future skills demand is a key part of the Skills Planning Model.
Regional Skills Investment Plans
Our Skills Investment Planning approach extended to include Regional Skills Investment Plans (RSIPs), which recognise the diverse needs of regions across Scotland.