The Scottish Government has announced a £2 million investment in the latest round of the Union Learning Fund.
This will be targeted at 23 programmes in sectors from social care to the steel industry and will be delivered by trade unions.
Some of the workers will be assisted in finding opportunities to move to net zero industries. Others will be helped with literacy and numeracy programmes and building apprenticeships.
Higher and Further Education Minister, Ben Macpherson, announced the funding during Scottish Careers Week. He said: “This investment will open up opportunities for thousands of people across Scotland to boost their career prospects and increase their earning potential.
“Working in partnership with trade unions ensures workers gain high-quality, industry relevant skills, while contributing to the development of the skilled workforce Scotland needs. This latest commitment builds on more than £30 million which we have provided to date.”
Scottish Trades Union Congress General Secretary Roz Foyer said: “We welcome this funding announcement which will provide vital assistance in upskilling Scotland’s workers.
“Trade unions are at the forefront of work-based learning, helping workers across Scotland face head-on ever shifting dynamics within the workplace. The world of work is changing. Scotland’s workers stand ready to adapt, take on the challenges and broaden their horizons. The learning and development the trade union movement can offer is crucial in supporting workers to gain skills and training opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible.“
