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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Scottish Funding Council has announced its final funding allocations for the next academic year. The college sector in Scotland will see a significant 8% increase to the funding allocated […]
Over the next few years, Qualifications Scotland (QS) will undertake a review and reform of its qualifications to make sure they continue to meet the needs of learners, centres, employers […]
The portfolios of Ministers operating in the apprenticeship and employability field have now been confirmed. Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, has responsibility for a range […]
Ben Macpherson, Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, seeks to appoint up to five highly experienced and passionate leaders to the Board of the Scottish Funding Council. The Minister […]
Skills Development Scotland has published Quality Assurance National Thematic Report 2025-26 Meta-Skills – a report on the quality of Meta-Skills delivery within Modern Apprenticeships The report examines how meta‑skills are […]
Skills Development Scotland has published Modern Apprenticeship statistics covering the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The statistics show there were 24,849 Modern Apprenticeship starts in 2025/26, 2.6% […]
