Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.
With more than 1,400 colleagues working across the country in schools, careers centres and partner locations, we are passionate about skills development and its contribution to a modern, innovative and prosperous Scottish economy.
We also provide careers information, advice and guidance, and work-based training programmes aimed at building the career management skills that will enable them to thrive in a changing economy.
Our careers advisers are available to speak to in venues across Scotland. To find your nearest SDS Careers Centre or community venue go to our website or get in touch to find out what local options are available.
Last updated:
29/10/2025
Navigate to each location using the following links below
Services
Scotland’s online career information and advice website.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) provide Career Information, Advice and Guidance to young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Career information, advice and guidance for young people and adults.
Contact information
You can use the information below to get in touch with Skills Development Scotland