People & Skills
Can I get the people I need in Clackmannanshire?
Absolutely. Clackmannanshire’s unrivalled location at the heart of Scotland provides businesses like yours access to a spectrum of skills and specialities, as well as extensive knowledge and expertise.
When you choose Clackmannanshire, you’ll discover a rapidly growing digital technology sector that is supported by the wider region’s educational establishments.
The depth and breadth of technical knowledge available in Clackmannanshire has already attracted global companies like O-I, Diageo and Trillium Flow Technologies to the region. The positive effects of this are an influx of skilled and experienced technology professionals to the county, and an increase in collaboration between the public sector, industry and academia.
And it’s not just the established sectors that are attracting top talent to Clackmannanshire.
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling, less than a mile from Clackmannanshire, has a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research across a range of subjects, from aquaculture to law, from applied research to policy. With over 120 nationalities represented on campus, and partnerships with over 70 universities worldwide, the university has a strong international outlook and attracts students and staff from all over the world.
Forth Valley College
Forth Valley College, one of Scotland’s leading providers of education and training, has campuses across the Forth Valley. Courses cover subjects as diverse as the creative industries, tourism and hospitality, business, construction, communities and care. The College also provides courses in science, maths, engineering and construction, complementing the region’s proximity to the port at Grangemouth and the chemical, energy, oil and gas sectors.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)
DYW connects businesses of all sectors and sizes with education to create valuable opportunities for young people to develop essential skills and prepare for the world of work. By getting involved, you can diversify your workforce, shape future talent, support your community, and boost your profile as an employer of choice. It also offers staff development opportunities and helps meet your corporate social responsibilities. Invest your time in Scotland’s young people and they will invest in you.
Modern Apprenticeships
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) report that, in the year to March 2024, employers and individuals benefited from 266 new Modern Apprenticeships in Clackmannanshire.
Local Employability Partnership
There is a strong Local Employability Partnership in Clackmannanshire, working together to design and deliver employability programmes to support local people into sustainable jobs. The Partnership includes Council services, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Skills Development Scotland (SDS), NHS Forth Valley, Developing the Young Workforce, Forth Valley College, Business Gateway and others, with commitment to support employers with recruitment and skills needs, matching your business and workforce needs every step of the way with local training and relevant qualifications.
