Up to £17 million will be available to help create green jobs, support innovation, diversify energy supply chains, and enable workers to transition into low-carbon roles. In addition, for the […]
Scottish Apprenticeship Week from 2 to 6 March 2026 celebrates apprenticeships working for individuals, employers and the economy. The week shines a spotlight on the power of apprenticeships to create careers, build […]
Aberdeenshire’s Fraser Bruce who has been crowned Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year. The 28-year-old from Inverbervie won the title at Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. Fraser was recognised […]
SDS publishes a monthly report providing succinct and up-to-date evidence on Scotland’s economy, people and skills. The February 2026 report can be downloaded via the link below. Economy, People and […]
Marissa Lippiatt has been appointed as the interim chief executive officer of the SCQF Partnership (SCQFP). John Evans, Chair of the SCQFP Board, commented: “The Board is delighted that Marissa […]
Achievement rates for Scottish Modern Apprenticeships are at an all time high, according to statistics published by Skills Development Scotland. For the period 1 April to 26 December 2025, the […]
A series of measures to address long-term unemployment, boost economic growth and tackle child poverty have been detailed by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Funding of £90 million in the […]
Scotland’s newest public body – Qualifications Scotland – started work on 2 February, ushering in a new era for the delivery of qualifications and assessments. The new organisation was created […]
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has published its latest Economy, People and Skills report. The report provides evidence on the economy and labour market and is part of a wider suite […]
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of the chair and members of the inaugural Qualifications Scotland Board. The new board will provide oversight and strategic direction to Scotland’s new […]
