Scottish Government
The work of the Scottish Government affects most areas of Scottish society including health, justice, education, transport and the environment.
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise
The economic development of the Highland and Islands region is promoted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). HIE is an agency of the Scottish Government and works with private businesses, voluntary organisations and public bodies to further improve the economy and quality of life in the region.
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Skills Development Scotland
Scotland’s new skills body, Skills Development Scotland, combines the efforts and expertise of four partner organisations:
- Careers Scotland
- Scottish University for Industry (learndirect scotland, learndirect scotland for business, ILA Scotland, the Big Plus)
- key skills elements from Scottish Enterprise
- key skills elements from Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Find out more about Skills Development Scotland
Skills for Scotland update
Skills for Scotland: A Lifelong Skills Strategy, published in September 2007, sets out the Scottish Government's ambitions for skills, in a lifelong learning context, from cradle to grave.
Significant developments have been made since then to address these challenges. This Strategy Update contains much of this progress.
For more information visit the Scottish Government website
Careers Scotland
Find the right career and fulfil your potential. Careers Scotland offers expert guidance and practical support to help you identify a rewarding career. Support is available for every aspect of the job application process. Careers Scotland can help you to:
- research career options;
- create an effective CV using an online CV builder;
- perfect interview skills; and
- develop your current career.
Find out more about Careers Scotland
learndirect scotland
Develop your knowledge and skills with learndirect scotland. You may wish to improve your career prospects, enhance existing skills or learn something new simply out of personal interest.
learndirect scotland also helps small businesses to find suitable training opportunities for their employees.
Find out more about learndirect scotland