Free tool to help employers recruit effectively – Know Your SCQF Level

Are you an employer looking for the right people to help your organisation not just survive, but thrive? The qualifications landscape and job market are constantly changing, with some sectors struggling whilst others flourish. In...

Fife College’s Key Role in Babcock’s award-winning training programme honoured

Fife College’s pivotal role in Babcock’s award-winning Production Support Operative (PSO) programme has been recognised by the Centre for Engineering, Education, and Development (CeeD). The College, alongside Fife Council, Kingdom Works, trade unions and local...

More young Scots engineering their future through apprenticeships

Thanks to Scotland’s employers, almost 25,500 people are getting the chance to work, learn and earn through Modern Apprenticeships. The latest annual Modern Apprenticeship (MA) statistics, released by Skills Development Scotland, show that more young...

Did you know you could have your training made into a nationally recognised qualification?

Many employers have developed rigorous and challenging training that satisfies business need and is highly valued by staff but does not receive any recognition outside of the workplace. By having internal training SCQF credit...

Edinburgh Napier commits future to bridging industry skills gaps

Businesses in Scotland are currently facing significant skills & labour shortages. Demand for talent is increasing, but supply is in decline. It is therefore essential for employers to be responsive to rapid change and...

Raising the Skills Generation

Scottish Apprenticeship Awards celebrates business’ commitment to apprenticeships Growing its own talent through apprentices has helped award winning employer RI Cruden become an eco success story, driving the green energy revolution throughout the Highlands. The business...

Fife College and gas distribution company SGN set to open the UK’s first-ever hydrogen...

Based in Fife College’s Levenmouth Campus, the new training facility will create a new net zero workforce in Fife by upskilling over 200 existing Gas Safe registered engineers to work with hydrogen gas. SGN...

Future-Proof Your Workforce: Direct Partners on the Strategic Advantage of Modern Apprenticeships for Businesses...

In the contemporary global economy, where innovation and adaptability are paramount, businesses are increasingly recognising the strategic value of Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) in driving competitiveness and sustainable growth. These programs, which combine on-the-job training with...

High degree of quality in delivery of Graduate Apprenticeships

Scotland’s universities are helping people get the skills they need in key growth sectors through Graduate Apprenticeships. Developed by Skills Development Scotland, in partnership with education and industry, Graduate Apprenticeships have been created to meet...

Clyde Training Solutions announce build of new safety training centre

Clyde Training Solutions (CTS), one of the largest providers of Marine, Offshore and Renewables safety training in the United Kingdom has opened a new training centre in Greater Glasgow. The bespoke facilities based at Westway...