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6 December 2017
The Scottish Parliament has approved the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Bill in principle after a stage one debate.
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News, Scottish Parliament, Gender Equality
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26 October 2017
New measures to support women in enterprise have been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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News, First Minister, Gender Equality, Business
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15 September 2017
Close the Gap is currently doing research on black and minority ethnic women’s experiences of employment in Scotland.
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News, Gender Equality, Ethnic Minority
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22 May 2017
SDS Head of National Training Programme Development Karen Murray talks about the importance of role models when it comes to tackling gender inequality in careers.
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News, Skills Development Scotland, Gender Equality
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25 April 2017
Institute of Physics Head of Gender Balance Jessica Rowson on the lessons being learned on improving uptake of physics by girls in English schools, and how it can help tackle unconscious bias here in Scotland.
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News, Careers, Equal Opportunities, Gender Equality
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10 March 2017
The First Minister launched the opportunity to coincide with International Women’s Day. She announced plans to mentor a young woman last month, calling on women in leadership roles to follow her example.
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News, Gender Equality, First Minister, Young People
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10 March 2017
The brand new website charts women's work in Scotland - highlighting that much of the work done by women – caring, looking after households, making sure everyone is supported – is often undervalued and invisible.
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News, Gender Equality, Employment
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24 February 2017
The Scottish Parliament Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee are undertaking an inquiry into the gender pay gap in Scotland, and need your help.
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News, Scottish Parliament, Gender Equality, Economy
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2 December 2016
Aimed at young women, the Modern Apprentices Mentoring project offers mentoring support to young female Modern Apprentices in construction and engineering and women interested in becoming an apprentice in these sectors.
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News, Apprenticeship, Gender Equality, Modern Apprenticeship
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15 November 2016
Additional funding to tackle the gender gap in business
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News, Gender Equality, Funding, Economy
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9 November 2016
Encouraging more girls and women to participate in digital technology could open up a rich seam of talent to support Scotland’s digital future, according to research behind an action plan to address the gender imbalance.
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News, Gender Equality, Employment, Skills Development Scotland
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26 October 2016
New scheme to help women back into the workplace.
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News, Gender Equality, Employment, Skills
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12 September 2016
Performing companies sign gender balance pledge.
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News, Gender Equality, Appointments
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23 August 2016
Girls from schools across West Dunbartonshire were given an insight into the construction industry at events held to encourage more women into trades.
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News, Gender Equality, Careers, Young People
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23 May 2016
Female secondary school pupils are being encouraged to build careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors thanks to a Skills Development Scotland (SDS) project.
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News, Skills Development Scotland, Modern Apprenticeship, Gender Equality
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