Fife College welcomes report on education's key role in pandemic recovery

Fife College has welcomed a report highlighting the critical role colleges will play in Scotland’s economic recovery following the pandemic.
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Compiled by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) for the Scottish Government, the blueprint sets out the opportunities for colleges and universities to work more closely together – and collaborate with businesses.

It highlights the critical role colleges are set to play in Scotland’s economic recovery.

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The SFC also sets out the case for more collaboration to create an “integrated, connected tertiary education and skills system for learners and employers.”

Fife College Principal, Hugh Hall. Pic: Lesley Cunningham.Fife College Principal, Hugh Hall. Pic: Lesley Cunningham.
Fife College Principal, Hugh Hall. Pic: Lesley Cunningham.

Hugh Hall, principal of Fife College, said: “We welcome this important, thought provoking and timely report. It provides a fantastic opportunity to consider what the future could or should look like, and to help us achieve our ambitions at a time of great change and uncertainty.

“We pride ourselves on the very strong and successful relationships we have developed with our partner universities in recent years, and are eager to build on these in the best interests of students and employers.

"We will continue to work closely with employers and universities, and with the support of Fife Council and the Scottish Government, we will ensure we have the resource to deliver the learning, knowledge and skills to empower the workforce and drive the economy.

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“Colleges will have a vital role to play in the coming months and years as we exit this pandemic and seek to upskill our workforce to meet the needs of the future jobs market."

“We are eager to play our part in making this happen, and look forward to continuing discussions with the Scottish Government over the coming months.”

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