Businesses make most of online skills training

A training platform giving workforces the chance to learn new skills during the coronavirus pandemic has proved popular with Stirling’s business community.

More than 200 people have signed up to the free online training platform set up by Go Forth Stirling, which runs the city’s Business Improvement District, since it launched in April.

The programme, which offers two new courses each month, has been praised by Stirling’s business owners.

Stacey Mackrell runs Beau Boutique Beauty Salon in Baker Street.

She said:“The Go Forth online training platform has been a godsend to me and my business during the Covid-19 pandemic - not only has it kept me occupied, it has helped me gain new skills.”

The courses – which are available via the Go Forth Stirling website and provided by training partner Navitas Academy - have so far covered coronavirus awareness, mental health awareness, allergen awareness and fire safety.

Details of all the courses, which run until the end of September, can be accessed via www.goforthstirling.co.uk/ business-support and businesses can register by emailing admin@ goforthstirling.co.uk.

The team at Go Forth Stirling are pleased with the uptake of their online courses - 182 people enrolled for the May courses while a total of 239 have taken part in training overall since the platform was launched.

Project director Danielle McRorie-Smith said:“We’re pleased to have businesses from many different sectors involved. The training platform is an important initiative which provides a practical means of supporting Stirling’s business community during this testing time.”

The online training initiative is funded in association with the Covid-19 BIDs Resilience Fund which was announced by Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell in March.

For more details visit www. goforthstirling.co.uk