Skills For Scotland

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.