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National training programmes
National training programmes
The responsibility for the National Training Programmes transferred from Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on 1 April 2008. You may therefore see reports or case studies on this site which include a reference to Scottish Enterprise activity prior to 1 April 2008.
Introduction
There are a variety of options open to you to develop your skills. You can apply to do a course at college or university, or you might want to undertake one of a number of training programmes supported by SDS.
Four programmes are delivered by SDS and its partners, which can help you get into a job - or improve your job skills. All involve work-based training or placements as well as support from training providers.
Find out more about the four national programmes:
Get Ready for Work
Get Ready for Work provides skills training and work placements for people aged 16-19 who are finding it difficult to get into training, learning and jobs. The programme gives participants the help they need to prepare for the world of work. It also pays them a training allowance.
Find out more about Get Ready For Work.
Training for Work
Training for Work provides vocational training support for people aged 18 or over who have been unemployed for some time and actively looking for work. The programme allows people to undertake vocational training linked to local labour market opportunities, enabling individuals to secure and sustain employment.
Find out more about Training For Work.
Skillseekers
Skillseekers is a vocational training programme for young people who want to develop skills and equip themselves for the world of work. It’s open to people who have left school and have a job or who are looking for work. People aged between 16 and 19 can take part in the programme. However, the Scottish Government indicated in the recent ‘Skills for Scotland’ Strategy that the Skillseekers programme would be phased out in Scotland as the Modern Apprenticeships programme is extended to S/NVQ Level 2 (SCQF 5).
Find out more about Skillseekers.
Modern Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships offer people aged over 16 the chance of paid employment linked with the opportunity to train for jobs at craft, technician and management level. This website includes a range of material on how apprenticeships work and how they can help you
Find out more about Modern Apprenticeships.
Careers Scotland
You may also wish to contact your local Careers Scotland Centre to talk through your options. Call 0845 8 502 502 to find out more.
