Fife College to play lead role helping workers at closed Mossmorran plant
Fife College has been confirmed as the delivery partner for the Scottish Government’s skills and training programme to support workers affected by the closure of Mossmorran.
It will provide rapid, tailored support to help employees from the now closed Fife Ethylene Plant transition into new job opportunities across the region, and further afield.
Jim Metcalfe, principal of Fife College, said: “As Fife’s community college, from the day this closure was announced we’ve been clear that we would be there to support the workers and their families through this situation.
“This is a difficult time for employees and their families. Our priority is to provide fast, personalised pathways that help people move confidently into sustainable new employment.
“We are ready to mobilise immediately. With proven expertise in large-scale skills delivery, strong links across the engineering and energy sectors, and proximity to the site, we can swiftly deploy dedicated staff and resources.
“We are committed to delivering a responsive, outcomes-focused programme that supports fair work, just transition and inclusive growth – protecting skills, strengthening the local economy and helping individuals secure positive futures.”
Mark Ruskell, Green MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife welcomed the move.
He said: “I am very pleased that following pressure from the Scottish Greens, additional skills support will be made available this month to help workers at Mossmorran at this difficult time. With Exxon Mobil cutting and running from the site early, immediate support is needed for workers looking at their options for the future – so this new initiative is very welcome.
“Alongside this, we desperately need a long-term plan for the site. I look forward to seeing more detail of the £9m just transition fund promised by the Scottish Government – and how we can ensure this investment delivers for workers and the community. Now more than ever, the UK Government also needs to come to the table with targeted investment for Mossmorran.”