Scottish tech employers urged to shape the future of digital apprenticeships
Scottish tech employers have been invited to contribute to the redevelopment of digital apprenticeships to ensure they provide the skills needed to support their businesses. Through a new employer-led approach,…
£2.1m government funding boost to drive greener transport skills in Scotland
A former tyre factory is launching a skills academy and innovation labs to accelerate Scotland’s move to future technologies after receiving a £2.1 million funding boost. National economic agency Scottish…
Edinburgh EdTech firm wins gold at global education awards
An Edinburgh-based education technology company has claimed gold at one of the most prestigious global edtech awards, recognised for its learning tool which goes by the name ‘Marty the Robot’….
Scottish digital skills charity calls on industry to match £100,000 funding from government
A Scottish charity is calling on industry to “step up” and match funding worth £100,000 from government to help equip young people with digital skills. Linlithgow-based Digital Xtra Fund, which…
Scottish council to launch digital learning academy after being awarded Apple status
A Scottish council will launch a digital learning academy after being recognised by global tech giant Apple for its “sector-leading” education technology project. Scottish Borders Council has been awarded Apple…
Education reform sees creation of two new bodies plus ‘independent’ inspectorate
Scotland’s education system is to be radically overhauled with the creation of two new national agencies and an ‘independent inspectorate’. Education Scotland and the Scottish Qualifications Authority are set to…
Lifetime skills in driving seat for green future
A new national strategy for economic transformation has vowed to put skills and education at the heart of moves to support green jobs of the future. The Scottish Government has…
New programme to equip Scotland’s non-tech college students with cyber skills
Scotland’s national skills agency has launched a new programme to equip college students on non-technology courses such as hairdressing or joinery with the knowledge they need to combat the rise…
Education Scotland partners with cybersecurity firm to help young learners stay safe online
Scotland’s national education agency is partnering with a leading cybersecurity firm to provide interactive learning and ‘demystify’ the subject for young people. Palo Alto Networks is working with Education Scotland…
New education mentorship programme to prepare next generation of tech talent
Scotland’s national digital skills academy has partnered with a Glasgow-based apprenticeship provider to equip more young people with the skills and confidence to move into tech jobs. Edinburgh-headquartered CodeClan and…