Events

  • Making Apprenticeships Work in a Changing Labour Market

    Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue to respond to industry needs. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, SDS have developed a series of webinars designed to help demonstrate the many ways that apprenticeships […]

  • Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Graduate Apprenticeships – Developing the skills of your workforce at no additional cost

    Let us help you to develop the Engineering, Design and Manufacturing skills of your workforce (of all ages) at no additional cost to your business Join us on Thursday 12 May to find out how our fully funded Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Graduate Apprenticeship Course can help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience […]

  • Developing your workforce

    Find out how the fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme can help you to develop the skills of you and/or your workforce (of all ages), at no additional cost to your business. Speakers Wayne Paul, Engagement Manager, University of Dundee Fiona McMillan, Business Engagement Officer, University of Stirling Also hear from a employer and apprentice (tbc) […]

  • Thorntons Employment Webinar – Fair Recruitment

    All successful organisations need the right people and a vital part of achieving this is getting the process of recruitment right. However, if things aren’t handled correctly this can mean wasted time, higher staff turnover and even claims by unsuccessful candidates who don’t feel fairly treated.  A criminal prosecution can also arise if someone is […]

  • HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff

    One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, remote working and more, it is a minefield for the business owner. This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. […]

  • Learning Zone: How to grow your team

    Do not underestimate your resources or the people that work for you. When recruiting someone, make sure you have a strategy in place on how you will approach the interview and invest the time in gaining the right candidate for your position. It’s also up to you to develop your staff and therefore, the more […]

  • HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff

    One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, remote working and more, it is a minefield for the business owner. This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. […]

  • Healthy Working Lives – Attract and Retain Staff

    This event will focus on topics within the workplace (flexibility, mental health, etc). You’ll be made aware of potential issues, solutions through the support available, and benefits of implementing such policies. Through our interview-style event, Healthy Working Lives will explain the latest trends they are seeing in the workplace. The floor will then be opened […]

  • Flexible Workforce Development Fund

    Dundee & Angus College Gardyne Campus, Dundee

    Speaking with businesses across Dundee & Angus, the barriers to growth are very similar with finding skilled employees often right at the heart of the problem. Access tailored training and development opportunities designed to overcome skills gaps, recruitment and employee retention challenges. Join us on Thursday 3rd November at Dundee and Angus College Kingsway Training […]

  • Overcome Growth Frustrations With Funded Training For Your Business

    Dundee & Angus College Gardyne Campus, Dundee

    Speaking with businesses across Dundee & Angus the barriers to growth are very similar, with access to skilled employees often right at the heart of the problem. Up until recently companies have often fought their way out of situations through recruitment of experienced staff; however, this is becoming increasingly difficult due to the competitive employment […]

  • Scottish Careers Week

    Scottish Careers Week is back for its second year on  7 to 11 November 2022 — and you can get involved! With even more events, activities and resources, we invite people of all ages to take part. Discover the opportunities and career support available in Scotland to help shape your future. The week is about all […]

  • Skilled worker route: How employers can sponsor international talent

    Join us for an update on the Skilled Worker Route: how employers can sponsor international talent. With most EU and non-EU citizens now subject to the UK immigration system, we invite you to join us as we discuss how the Skilled Worker route can help you to access overseas talent. As a Scottish based SME, […]

  • Scale up Visa route

    The government has recently introduced the Scale-Up visa route, which gives certain employers another visa option to help access international talent. Join us to learn more about this new route and how it could help you access international talent.

  • HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff

    One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, remote working and more, it is a minefield for the business owner. This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. […]

  • Skilled Worker Route: How employers can sponsor international talent

    Join us for an update on the Skilled Worker Route: how employers can sponsor international talent. With most EU and non-EU citizens now subject to the UK immigration system, we invite you to join us as we discuss how the Skilled Worker route can help you to access overseas talent. As a Scottish based SME, […]