Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) works proactively with companies across the country to support employers to make the most of apprenticeships.
SDS Corporate Plan 2015-20
Annual Review 2016-17
SDS Publication Schedule
Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks
SDS Operating Plan 2017-18
We work with a wide range of national and local partners to improve, align and integrate our services for customers.
Our web service, offering expert information and advice on careers, that's free to access for any individual - wherever they are in their learning or working life.
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Our online service for Scottish apprenticeships. Find current vacancies and information on how to become an apprentice, as well as employer support on recruiting apprentices.
Our Skillsforce helps employers to locate and access local support, from advice to HR and funding - alongside information to help businesses engage with education.
Developed in collaboration with industry, Digital World promotes careers in Scotland's digital technologies sector.
Developed in partnership with leading Scottish universities, the Centre for Work-based Learning aims to establish the value of work-based learning in the Scottish education and training system.
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Equality & Diversity
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Update to the Equalities Action Plan for Modern Apprenticeships.
Corporate and Statutory Plans
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Our achievements over the past year including performance results and the delivery of new and improved products and services across Scotland.
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A forward look at the upcoming publications from SDS.
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Our latest Gaelic language plan sets out new initiatives and clear measurable targets that highlight SDS’s commitment to Gaelic language and culture.
Sustainability
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Overview of SDS's sustainability activities, statistics and achievements during 2015-16.
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This plan outlines how Skills Development Scotland will meet its statutory duties as a corporate parent during the period 2015-18.
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SDS vision for 2015-2020