Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland.
SDS can support you to plan your career ambitions in a number of ways.
The web service www.myworldofwork.co.uk allows you to see jobs in action, build your CV, search for vacancies and explore training opportunities.
If you need additional support, SDS advisers can assist you to:
• Look at your own interests, skills and strengths
• Understand the range of options open to you
• Develop realistic and achievable career plans
• Develop job seeking skills, if appropriate
• Apply for current job or training vacancies
Helpline for individuals: 0800 917 8000
Local Offices in Highland are:
Inverness:
1-5 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1DY
Telephone: 01463 382 990
Dingwall:
County Building
84 High Street
Dingwall
IV15 9QN
Telephone: 01349 627001
Lochaber:
West Highland College UHI,
Carmichael Way,
Fort William
PH33 6FF
Telephone: 01397 536380
Portree:
King's House,
The Green,
Portree,
Isle of Skye,
IV51 9BS
Telephone: 01478 504990
Thurso:
Tollemache House
Thurso
KW14 8AZ
Telephone: 01847 895310
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