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  • TET Bill – No recommendation from Committee

    TET Bill – No recommendation from Committee

    The Education, Children and Young People Committee has published it’s Stage 1 report on the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill. The committee has decided not to […]
  • Nominations open for Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

    Nominations open for Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

    A nationwide search for Scotland’s top apprentices and employers is underway. The Scottish Apprenticeship Awards spotlight apprentices, employers and learning providers from across the country working in a range of sectors. The […]
  • FSB Scotland research published

    FSB Scotland research published

    FSB Scotland has just published one of its biggest ever pieces of research. The report can be downloaded here. The latest Big Small Business Survey offers a unique insight into the […]
  • STF Workshop – Apprenticeship Awards Tips & Tricks – Tuesday 16 September 2025

    STF Workshop – Apprenticeship Awards Tips & Tricks – Tuesday 16 September 2025

    Nominations for this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards are now open. The Scottish Apprenticeship Awards highlight the significant contribution of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprentices across the country – and the […]
  • Fair Work Hub launched

    Fair Work Hub launched

    A new knowledge hub to help employers implement Fair Work practices has been launched. The hub offers recruitment and employment advice to businesses interested in implementing Fair work practices. The […]
  • New study launched to help tackle marine skills shortage

    A major new national training and workforce study funded by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) is being launched to tackle Scotland’s marine skills shortage. This industry-led project, delivered under the direction […]
  • STF Member Update Meeting – Thursday 25 September 2025

    STF Member Update Meeting – Thursday 25 September 2025

    The next STF Member Update Meeting will be held on Thursday 25 September 2025, 11.00-12.00 Members on the Auto Notification mailing list have already received an invitation to join the […]
  • SQA Advisory Council – everyone welcome!

    SQA Advisory Council – everyone welcome!

    The next online meeting of the SQA Advisory Council will be open to the public, giving anyone who wants to the chance to observe and learn more about its role, […]
  • SAAB changes and AAG Report published

    SAAB changes and AAG Report published

    The Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board has announced new leadership in the Employer Equalities Group (EEQ), with Natalie Buxton, Managing Director UK Networks at Weber Shandwick and former J.P. Morgan Graduate […]
  • SDS Economy, People and Skills report

    SDS Economy, People and Skills report

    Skills Development Scotland has published an Economy, People and Skills Report, August 2025. The report provides evidence on the economy and labour market. This report – dated August 2025 – […]