£2million funding boost for Fife College hospitality programme
Fife College has been awarded £2 million to deliver a major new Regional Skills and Employability Development Programme for hospitality.
Run over the next four years, the project will help strengthen the hospitality workforce across the Tay Cities region, support economic growth and create new opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers.
Funded by the Scottish Government through the Tay Cities Region Deal, the project will deliver skills training, school interventions, leadership development and career progression – all designed to widen participation, upskill existing staff and attract new entrants to the hospitality sector.
Iain Hawker, assistant principal, said: “This investment is a powerful vote of confidence in Fife College and in the potential of the hospitality sector across the Tay Cities region.
“The funding will enable us to support those who have faced barriers to training and employment, to demonstrate the diverse career paths hospitality offers to young people and career-changers, and to collaborate with employers to strengthen leadership and skills across the region.”
“By bringing communities, schools and industry together, we can create sustainable careers, support local businesses and help drive economic growth across the region.