Education and Careers

Whether you’re at school, university, starting your first job or thinking about changing career – we’ve got lots of helpful information to help you make the decisions that are right for you!

Scottish Careers Week

Scottish Careers Week is 11-15 November 2024. Now is the perfect moment to take some time to reflect on you and your career ambitions.

All ages

Shape your future with Scottish Careers Week 

Thinking about the future can be overwhelming. Skills Development Scotland is the national careers service and they offer everyone who…

Shape your future with Scottish Careers Week 

Career Advice

All ages

Apprenticeships

Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship. Find information on Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships. Search and apply for apprenticeships at…

Apprenticeships

Your First Job

All ages

National Minimum Wage

An employer must pay their workers a minimum amount as defined by law. This is called the National Minimum Wage.

National Minimum Wage

Exams

School

College and University

All ages

Disabled Students’ Allowance

The Disabled Students’ Allowance gives someone in higher education a small bursary to help support them financially through their time…

Disabled Students’ Allowance

Other content you might be interested in

All ages

SDS Results Helpline

Are you worried, nervous, or not sure what to do about your results? Skills Development Scotland has a results helpline…

SDS Results Helpline
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