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  • STF Foundation Apprenticeship Forum – Wednesday 18 June 2026

    STF Foundation Apprenticeship Forum – Wednesday 18 June 2026

    The next meeting of the STF Foundation Apprenticeship Forum will take place on Wednesday 18 June 2026, 9.30-10.30 on Teams. Existing members have already received an invitation to attend. New […]
  • Enginuity SME Snapshot

    Enginuity has published the latest edition of SME Snapshot, dated March 2026. More details.  
  • SDS and SFC Letters of Guidance 2026-27

    SDS and SFC Letters of Guidance 2026-27

    The Scottish Government has sent its annual Letter of Guidance to both Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) The letter to SDS provides strategic guidance on […]
  • STF Care Forum – Thursday 22 October 2026

    STF Care Forum – Thursday 22 October 2026

    The next meeting of the STF Care Forum will be held on Thursday 22 October, 1.00-2.00 on Teams. Members of the group have already received an invitation to join the meeting. […]
  • STF Manifesto 2026

    STF Manifesto 2026

    STF has published its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. The manifesto focusses on key issues relating to Scottish Apprenticeships and Employability Support. Apprenticeships Apprenticeship targets: The target for […]
  • SNP Manifesto: More Apprenticeships; Review of Employability Support

    The Scottish National Party (SNP) has published its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election to be held on 7 May 2026. Included in the manifesto are commitments to increase […]
  • Industry Training Board Reform

    Industry Training Board Reform

    The UK Government has launched a consultation to seek views on its proposal to bring together the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) […]
  • SFC indicative funding allocations

    SFC indicative funding allocations

    The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has announced its indicative funding allocations for the next academic year. Based on the education and skills provision announced in the 2026-27 Scottish Budget, today’s […]
  • Supporting parents and carers to work

    Supporting parents and carers to work

    As a result of £21 million of new, targeted investment in colleges and skills, families at risk of poverty will receive additional support to train, to help them enter stable, […]
  • Iain Garrett celebrates 45 years at Tullos Training

    Iain Garrett celebrates 45 years at Tullos Training

    Tullos Training Ltd is celebrating a significant milestone in its history – the 45-year career of its Chief Executive, Iain Garrett. Starting as a mechanical apprentice in 1976, Iain returned […]