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Shape the future!

Scottish Careers Week 2026 will bring educators, employers, partners and communities together to inspire people as they explore their future.

Use campaign resources, share real stories, promote local activity and support conversations that bring careers to life in classrooms, workplaces and communities.

For educators, this is a chance to connect learning with the world of work and help young people explore the many routes open to them. As an employer, you can showcase pathways, skills and opportunities. Play your part in developing the future workforce.

Get involved

Dive into the resources, share your story and be part of Scottish Careers Week 2026!

A group of people - school pupils, Skills Development staff and politicians - at an event.

Check out what's on

Explore the range of events happening across Scotland.

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A woman wearing a Skills Development Scotland zipper and lanyard smiles as she stands next to three school pupils.

Educators

Inspire learners by bringing careers into the classroom and shaping Scotland’s future workforce.

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Two men wearing hi-vis jackets and hard hats stand on a building site.

Employers and partners

Connect with tomorrow’s talent and showcase your industry’s opportunities.

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School pupils, a soldier and various other adults at a careers fayre.

Tell us what you're doing

Hosting an event or activity? Share it with us and we'll promote it on our events page if it's open to the public.

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Three campaign resources for Scottish Careers Week 2026.

Free resources

Download campaign materials to support your activities.

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Two school girls talk to a Skills Development Scotland careers adviser. One of the girls holds a promotional Scottish Careers Week sign.

Career practitioners

Share your expertise and celebrate the impact of careers support in your community.

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Join the conversation on social media

Support #ScotCareersWeek26 and learn more about this year's campaign.

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