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Funding and training

Are you an employer based in Scotland? We've pulled together details of funding and training by Skills Development Scotland and partners.

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Use apprenticeships to save on employee training costs

With Modern or Graduate Apprenticeships, you'd gain a full-time employee. You'll also get financial help towards their training costs.

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Search for free courses on My World of Work

Want to upskill your employees? This course search has thousands of free learning opportunities across Scotland.

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Get funding from Find Business Support

Check out local and national funding opportunities together in one handy place.

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Discover employability support

Find out more about employability services delivered across Scotland.

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Go to the next level with Scottish Enterprise

Got a new business idea or want to scale up an existing company? Get funding and grants from Scottish Enterprise to make it happen.

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Recruit more effectively

A more diverse workforce increases productivity and profitability! Use our inclusive recruitment guides to reach more talent.

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Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF)

Following the recent Scottish Budget announcement, there is no funding available for FWDF in academic years 2023–2024.

Check out Scottish Funding Council for full details.

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