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August 2018

  • Employability and Skills Scotland Convention
    12 September 2018
    Event, Glasgow

    Our theme “Employment and Opportunity: Collaborating for Success” will explore how a ‘whole-person, whole-system’ approach inclusively progresses people, place and productivity beyond the traditional focus on structures and systems.

  • Launch of Challenge Fund
    17 August 2018
    News, Funding, UK Government

    I wanted to draw your attention to the Challenge Fund launched today.

  • World Deaf Syndrome Congress, Glasgow 2018
    25 July 2018
    Event, Glasgow

    A 3-day event that will inform, inspire and influence everyone who attends for years into the future! 25th - 27th July 2018 @ The SEC, Glasgow

  • Venture Trust wins prize for innovation by removing technology from its employability programme
    25 July 2018
    News, Employment, Programmes, Training

    Venture Trust is pleased to announce that it won not one but two awards at Clydesdale Bank’s Spirit of the Community Awards 2018 for its CashBack Change Cycle employability programme.

  • Glasgow Fire Recovery Fund
    25 July 2018
    News, Funding, Business, Scottish Government

    Businesses impacted by the fires at the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building and Victoria’s Nightclub will be able to access a fund of up to £5 million, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed.

  • Best practice workshop for Graduate Apprenticeships delivery
    20 July 2018
    News, Apprenticeship, Graduate Recruitment, Skills Development Scotland

    Skills Development Scotland brought universities and colleges from across Scotland together at an event aimed to support the growth and success of Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs).

  • Scotland leading the way in career guidance
    19 July 2018
    News, Careers, Skills Development Scotland, Work Experience

    Skills Development Scotland’s approach to careers advice has been backed by a leading international economic group.

  • Investing in an evolving workforce
    18 July 2018
    News, Employment, Scottish Government, Young People

    To ensure our workforce has the skills and training required to meet the changing needs of employers and the Scottish economy, £10million will be invested to extend the Flexible Workforce Development Fund pilot.

  • Expansion of bursary scheme for aspiring STEM teachers
    5 July 2018
    News, Funding, Skills Development Scotland, Universities

    The STEM Bursary programme has been expanded to include a new subject area, giving more career-changers the opportunity to move into education.

  • Venture Trust - Case Study
    27 June 2018
    News, Young People