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SDS Corporate Parenting Plan sets out support for care experienced young people
In support of #CareDay22, the world’s largest celebration of the rights of children and young people with care experience, SDS hopes for a world where children and young people who have overcome adversities are proud of themselves, their achievements and look forward to a future of opportunity, equality and equity.
New, employer-developed apprenticeship in financial services now available
The financial services sector is set to benefit from its first new apprenticeship to be directly shaped by employers. A new, Modern Apprenticeship in Providing Financial Services has been created – the first in the sector to go through the new system for apprenticeship development, which puts employers at the heart of the process.
SDS achieves Top 100 Stonewall employer status
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has received GOLD recognition from Stonewall for employer inclusivity by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall. For twenty years, the charity has been supporting employers to create welcoming workplaces for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people.
Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published
SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot
Young carer Lara helping herself through a Foundation Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare provided young carer Lara Henderson with excellent grounding to begin studying for her degree in psychology.
Foundation Apprenticeship put Nathan on road to success
Highland teenager Nathan MacDonald is on track for a career in mechanics thanks to a successful apprenticeship he took at school that led to a job with Inverness Kart Raceway.
BAE Naval Ships Graduate Apprentice Craig sailing through engineering career
A Graduate Apprenticeship has enabled a Lanarkshire engineer to climb the career ladder in shipbuilding and get a degree at the same time.
Civil Engineer Meg is streets ahead on Graduate Apprenticeship
Civil engineer Meg Scott chose a Graduate Apprenticeship after deciding the traditional university route wasn't for her. Now Elgin born Meg is helping make the world a greener place while inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Emily counts apprenticeships as key to accountancy career
The apprenticeship path has helped Emily Greig pursue her dream career of accountancy while saving to buy for her first home.
Apprenticeship gave Sarah chance to put down roots in Shetland
Thanks to a Modern Apprenticeship Sarah Sandison has been able to fulfil her dream of staying in her home of Shetland to work, learn and earn.