Training Schemes

Modern Apprenticeships are aimed at those aged 16 or above and capable of achieving a vocational qualification at Level Two or above.  The programme can be used to train existing employees or new employees. Any company in Scotland - whatever its size - can take part in the programme. Potential trainees need to get a job before they can take part in the programme.  
Modern Apprenticeships   
  
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.  
Skillseekers 
 
Get Ready for Work 

Get Ready for Work supports young people to move into a job, further training or college, by helping them focus on what they want to do. They can also learn new skills and get the confidence they need to move on to further training, learning or into work. 
Get Ready for Work 
 
Training for Work 

Training for Work provides training support for people who are unemployed 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.  It is open to adults who are 18 and over, who have been unemployed for at least 6 months within the previous 52 weeks. However, there are exceptions to this. Ask your local Jobcentre for details. Any company can take part.  
Training for Work

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.