Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national career service, and they have careers advisers in every state secondary school in Scotland.

 

The SDS career service helps people develop their career management skills and make confident decisions for their future.

 

Pupils can speak to their SDS careers adviser throughout the school year and will also be supported by them at key times such as starting S1, making option choices, and preparing for moving on from school. This service will be delivered through drop-ins, one-to-one appointments, and group learning sessions. See ‘your careers adviser & making an appointment’ to find out how to get in touch with the school careers adviser.

 

Beyond school, SDS advisers are also available at one of SDS’s network of centres or community venues across the country or via our helpline. To get support or arrange an appointment call the SDS freephone helpline on 0800 917 8000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).