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Skills for Growth helps Lovat’s Group cater to their business goals

A newly acquired Kirkcaldy based company was able to pursue their business ambitions thanks to the help of Skills for Growth.

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A Kraken new way of training thanks to Inward Investment Skills Fund

An Aberdeen based company have developed a new online training academy for staff thanks to funding from the Inward Investment Skills Fund (IISF).

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Skills for Growth helps company drive towards success

A Dunfermline based company has seen big benefits to their businesses after getting support through Skills for Growth.

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Skills for Growth helps company renew focus on talent

Skills for Growth helps company renew focus on talent

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Innovation with a personal touch

Innovation with a personal touch helps William Andrew become a finalist in the Instructor of the Year category of Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2024.

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Getting retrofit right

More than two million homes in Scotland need to make the move to low carbon heating for the country to meet net zero targets. Read more about those upskilling Scotland's workforce to meet the retrofit challenge.

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STEM Bursary provides the formula for Jamie's new career

STEM Bursary provides the formula for Jamie's new career

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Team Scotland approach helps RoslinCT grow their business

Team Scotland approach helps RoslinCT grow their business

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McTaggart apprentices smash barriers while building homes

With 80 per cent of their apprentices supported to overcome barriers to employment a social housing provider is building bright futures for those who need a helping hand – and harnessing young talent.

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Record numbers of apprentices building brighter futures at BAE Systems

BAE Systems is revitalising its Clydeside workforce with a record number of apprenticeship programmes as it moves towards creating a ‘digital shipyard’.