Get help to retrain
People in Renfrewshire who have lost their jobs or at risk of redundancy as a result of coronavirus can access support to retrain after a new fund was launched.
The £25million National Transition Training Fund will help up to 10,000 people aged 25 and over to develop the skills required to move into sectors with the greatest potential for future growth and job opportunities.
The fund will help to boost the supply of skills in areas such as sustainable green jobs and raise the profile of training opportunities linked to Scotland’s transition to a net zero economy.
Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “This is a very worrying time for many people, particularly for those working in sectors most affected by the pandemic and whose livelihoods are at risk.
“That is why we are doing everything we can to protect jobs and ensure that people faced with redundancy can get back to work as quickly as possible.
“The National Transition Training Fund will help people take advantage of the jobs available in growth areas of the economy, such as digital and green technologies.
“It will also be responsive to industry needs and targeted towards the most exposed sectors including oil and gas, aviation and tourism.
“As we recover from the pandemic, it is our ambition to create a stronger, more resilient, more sustainable economy. Ensuring people have the right skills to futureproof their careers will be crucial in achieving that goal.”
To find out more, visit myworldofwork. co. uk/ national-transition-trainingfund or call 0800 917 8000.