With specialist training facilities at our Motherwell academy and flexible workplace learning, we deliver apprenticeships and professional development designed around real business needs.
Whether you're looking to recruit new talent, develop existing employees or address skills gaps within your workforce, we'll help you find the right training solution.
Trusted by leading Scottish employers and training institutions.
Investing in your people is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your business. Apprenticeships combine practical workplace experience with structured learning, helping employees develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to perform at their best.
Working with us, you can:
Our team works with you to understand your business objectives and identify training that delivers meaningful results.
Automotive
Supporting the automotive industry with practical training and workforce development. We help businesses develop technical expertise, strengthen their teams and respond to the changing demands of the automotive sector.
Business & Leadership
Developing the professional, management and leadership skills that help businesses operate effectively. From building confident employees to developing future leaders, we support individuals at every stage of their careers.
Digital & IT
Helping businesses build digital capability and develop the skills needed to keep pace with an increasingly technology-driven workplace. Our training supports organisations looking to strengthen their digital knowledge and embrace new opportunities.
Food Manufacturing
Supporting the food manufacturing industry to develop skilled employees, improve operational capability and maintain high standards across production and manufacturing environments.
Hospitality
Developing confident hospitality professionals who can deliver excellent customer experiences, maintain high service standards and contribute to successful hospitality businesses.
Retail & Warehousing
Helping businesses develop knowledgeable, capable teams across retail and warehousing. Our training supports customer service, operational performance and the development of future supervisors and managers.
Training availability and delivery options vary across sectors. Speak to our team to find out more about opportunities in Scotland.
Apprenticeships in Scotland work differently to the rest of the UK. Here’s what employers often ask us.
Apprentices must be at least 16 years old. Foundation apprenticeships may start in school years S5 or S6.
Scottish apprenticeships combine employment with structured training and practical workplace experience. Modern Apprenticeships allow individuals to earn a wage while developing the knowledge and skills needed for their job role and working towards an industry-recognised qualification.
Yes. Skills Development Scotland contributes towards the training and assessment costs of eligible Modern Apprenticeships. The amount of funding available depends on factors such as the apprentice's age, qualification level and sector. Our team can help you understand the funding options available.
Absolutely. Apprenticeships aren't just for new recruits. Employers can use them to develop existing employees, improve their skills and support progression within the business.
We work across Automotive, Business & Leadership, Digital & IT, Food Manufacturing, Hospitality and Retail & Warehousing. Training availability varies, so speak to our team to discuss your requirements.
We have dedicated training facilities at our Motherwell academy, alongside workplace-based learning and other delivery options depending on the training requirements.
Yes. Our team can discuss your business objectives, identify potential skills gaps and help you explore suitable training and development opportunities.
of our apprentices stay in work after their programme.
Scottish Government investment in skills and training.
of employers say our training improved staff performance.
Apprenticeship funding in Scotland works differently from the rest of the UK, with dedicated arrangements supporting employers who want to invest in developing their workforce.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contributes towards the training and assessment costs of eligible Modern Apprenticeships. The level of funding available depends on factors including the apprentice's age, qualification level and sector.
Funding is generally paid directly to the training provider, although employers may need to contribute towards additional training costs. Employers remain responsible for paying their apprentices' wages.
Our team can help you understand the funding arrangements, explore the options available and identify suitable training for your business.