Centre for Work-based Learning established
The Centre launched at Leonardo’s in Edinburgh, aims to establish the value of work-based learning in the education and training system as well as championing the contribution it can make to increasing productivity and supporting inclusive economic growth.
My World of Work: New ‘pathways’ feature support the search for jobs
The new feature is changing the way our users can search for, filter and explore job profiles. By grouping jobs together into 6 categories searching for jobs according to skills enhanced.
Cracking career conversations
Having career conversations with children and young people can be tricky.
That’s why Skills Development Scotland and the National Parent Forum of Scotland have teamed up on two new career conversation ‘nutshell’ guides.
Digital matching service linking schools and employers
SDS is linking up with The Hunter Foundation on its digital matchmaking service for schools, colleges and employers.
Marketplace
Is free, one-stop shop for collaboration between employers and young people through their teachers and lecturers.
Early Learning & Childcare Sector must target recruitment
Attracting a more diverse workforce has to be a top priority for the Early Learning and Childcare sector in Scotland. SDS has published its Early Learning and Childcare Skills Investment Plan Prospectus in partnership with industry, which lays out high level targets for the sector.
Digital Foundation Apprenticeships can help bridge skills gap
Foundation Apprenticeships allow young people to start getting industry skills while still at school. This year, three new digital Foundation Apprenticeships will be available covering Hardware, Software and Creative & Digital.
