Opening doors at Virgin Trains
At Virgin Trains, we’ve been actively recruiting people from prison since 2013. We wanted to explore what sort of additional talent we could access by opening the doors to people with convictions.
We started with...
Chris McConkey’s inspiring journey and motivations
I’m in an amazing job, working as an engineer in Virgin Trains’ Bounds Green depot. I work with some great people who I’m learning a lot from and I have the opportunity to progress...
Spotlight on Scotland
‘Scotland is Now’ will put Scotland in the international spotlight and showcase the country’s world-leading assets to a global audience.
Launching simultaneously on 11th April in North America, London and China, ‘Scotland is Now’ is...
There is no waiting. #SCOTLANDISNOW
On my travels, I will never tire of seeing the surprise and wonderment that comes with tales of our pioneering past and present, our multi-cultural and inclusive society, our world-class academic institutions, the beauty...
Apprenticeship boost for Scottish economy
More than 4000 new apprenticeship opportunities this year will help boost Scotland’s economy and give young people a head-start in their careers.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is supporting around 3200 Foundation Apprenticeships for pupils and...
More employers getting behind apprenticeships
More businesses than ever before are benefiting from skills development thanks to apprenticeships.
As Scotland’s national skills body, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is committed to help create a skilled workforce that’s ready to face the...
Chambers visit marks new phase in Scotland’s China trade links
Scotland’s long march towards significant SME exports to China has seen a burst of acceleration following a successful trade visit to Beijing and Shandong Province.
In the most concerted Scottish private sector-led initiative to date...
Scottish & London Businesses Connect during Chamber Business Trip
On Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th September 2016, Scottish Chambers of Commerce embarked on its most ambitious & high-level business trip to London, including a Business Reception at Westminster, meetings with senior MPs, the...
Reaching a positive destination
Although there have been some recent enhancements to the education system such as the Wood Commission introducing some vocational options with colleges, I firmly believe that there is a significant group of young people...