skills for scotland
Langbank
Modern Apprenticeships – Giving young people the skills to succeed in the sports
and leisure industry for over 15 years. Skills for Scotland Limited (SFS) is
recognised as the leading vocational training provider in Scotland within the
sports and leisure industry. SFS provides elite vocational training to the
highest professional standards within the workplace to apprentices and employers
throughout Scotland and is acknowledged by the government funding agency as one
of the top providers of Professional and Technical Apprenticeships in the
country. Apprenticeships help trainees to build the experience and sharpen the
skills that employers seek. The success of apprenticeships in the sports
industry is evidenced by the photograph above – James Forrest, Ryan Christie and
Stuart Armstrong are all graduates of the apprenticeship programme. No matter
where a young person is on their individual career pathway, Modern
Apprenticeships provide the opportunity for aspiring professionals to continue
their education while they work and train towards becoming a qualified and
valued part of the workforce. Apprenticeships are designed by employers, funded
by government and tailored to meet the needs of industry by investing in young
talent and enhancing their future employability and job security.
