Training and Development

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 (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...

As Scottish Apprenticeship Week begins, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is helping young people take their first steps into the world of work by recruiting modern apprentices in several roles across its Edinburgh and...

Apprenticeships are an invaluable resource for both employers and individuals seeking to gain practical skills and experience in Scotland. With the ever-changing job market, offering apprenticeships not only helps businesses bridge the skills gap...

By Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce You only have to look at Scotland’s past to quickly realise how much entrepreneurship and innovation is steeped in our contributions to the...

Fife College is providing aspiring young engineers with more opportunities than ever before to earn while they learn. The college has offered over 130 Engineering Modern Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the region for the 2023/24 academic...