Skills Development Scotland has published Quarter 2 statistics for Modern Apprenticeships, covering the period 1 April to 25 September 2026. Key findings include: 11,573 new starts – down 1.7% (-196) […]
Innovation Minister Alyn Smith has confirmed £10 million investment to develop two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges (DTECs) for Scotland. Plans are underway to allocate sites in the east and west […]
Up to 2,400 parents will be able to access training at colleges across Scotland to enter or progress in work. As part of the Scottish Government’s mission to eradicate child […]
Qualifications Scotland is inviting learners, parents, carers, teachers, practitioners and all other stakeholders to provide feedback on the first drafts of its new Learner Charter and Teacher and Practitioner Charter. […]
Erasmus+ allows colleges and training providers to partner with institutions across Europe, giving students and staff the chance to gain life changing experiences abroad. Students and apprentices can gain real-world […]
Gavin Donoghue has announced he is to move on from Colleges Scotland in early 2027 to a new role. Gavin has been CEO at Colleges Scotland since June 2025, and […]
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board. The appointments come at a significant moment for SFC as it prepares to take […]
The STF Annual General Meeting 2026 will be held on Wednesday 25 November,11.00-12.00 on Teams. All member organisations are encouraged to attend and to cast their votes on the two […]
Freelance Management & Leadership Trainer Contract: Freelance / Self-employed Location: UK-wide – remote delivery and face-to-face assignments Remuneration: Fixed delivery day rate, agreed in advance Working pattern: Flexible, project-based, with […]
It takes partnership to make progress. Earlier this month, training providers, partners and policymakers came together at the Scottish Training Federation conference to talk about the future of apprenticeships and […]
