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  • STF Workshop – Beyond Religion and Belief – Tuesday 10 November 2026

    STF Workshop – Beyond Religion and Belief – Tuesday 10 November 2026

    Beyond Religion and Belief is Nil by Mouth’s ground-breaking workplace programme which seeks to raise awareness and to address discrimination, sectarianism and inequality in the workplace. This workshop will discuss […]
  • Scottish Employability Day 2026

    Scottish Employability Day 2026

    The very first Scottish Employability Day will be held on Thursday 10 September 2026. A range of events are expected to take place. Up to date details are available on […]
  • MA statistics 2026-27 Q1 published

    MA statistics 2026-27 Q1 published

    Skills Development Scotland has published Modern Apprenticeship statistics covering the period 1 April 2026 to 26 June 2026. The statistics show there were 3,416 new starts during this timeframe, 2.4% […]
  • SCQF@25 Conference

    SCQF@25 Conference

    In 2026, Scotland celebrates a significant milestone — 25 years of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). To mark this achievement, the organisation is hosting the SCQF@25 Conference, a […]
  • New group for apprenticeships in the third sector

    New group for apprenticeships in the third sector

    A new group which brings together third sector organisations with an interest in apprenticeships has been set up. The Third Sector Apprenticeship Reference Group aims to: Contribute practical, place-based insight […]
  • Minister to speak at STF Conference 2026

    Minister to speak at STF Conference 2026

    Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at this year’s STF Conference. The Conference will be held on Tuesday 6 […]
  • New Construction Workforce Outlook report

    The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook for Scotland 2026–2030. The report provides a forward-looking view of construction output, workforce trends and skills demand, helping […]
  • New funding to adopt learning technology

    If you’re looking to improve how adults gain skills for work and think technology could help, a new programme from Ufi VocTech Trust offers practical support and funding to help […]
  • New £6m Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund

    New £6m Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund

    New funded training opportunities have been made available to help oil and gas workers across Scotland retrain for roles in other industries. The Scottish and UK Governments are contributing £3 […]
  • STF Employability Forum – Tuesday 29 September 2026

    STF Employability Forum – Tuesday 29 September 2026

    The next meeting of the STF Employability Forum will take place on Tuesday 29 September 2026, 14.00-15.00. The meeting will be held on Teams. Members of the group have already […]