Skills Transition Centre
Forth Valley College’s new Skills Transition Centre (STC) represents a major investment in the region’s future workforce.
Part of the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal - a transformative collaboration between the UK and Scottish Governments, Falkirk Council, and local partners - the STC is set to drive innovation, upskill and reskill the local workforce, and contribute to more than 1,660 new jobs and £628 million in economic benefit over the duration of the 10-year project.
The £4million STC will support Scotland’s Just Transition by helping learners access sustainable employment in lower-carbon industries over the next decade.
Focusing on emerging sectors and transitioning industries, the STC is central to building a skilled workforce aligned with the evolving needs of industry.
The STC will:
Develop next-generation training for Net Zero transition.
Make future skills accessible across communities.
Integrate digital technologies for a multi-disciplinary workforce.
Boost business productivity and workforce diversity.
Foster collaboration with industry, education, and community partners.
What does the STC offer?
The STC will bring a range of new cutting-edge
facilities and state-of-the-art technology to
Forth Valley College’s Falkirk Campus.
Embedded across the campus, these will ensure
learners gain practical, future-ready skills.
New facilities and equipment will include:
- Virtual & Augmented Reality Simulation
- Robotics
- Drones
- Bioreactor kits
- Interactive immersive room technologies
Key Areas of Focus
Clean Energy and Net Zero
Advanced Manufacturing
Industrial Digitalisation
Hydrogen Technologies
Biotechnology
"We’re excited to deliver a centre that helps our communities thrive and prepares learners for the jobs of the future.”
Over the life of the project, the STC will deliver:
17+ new training courses for Net Zero transition
11,415 learners upskilled or reskilled
870 businesses engaged across the region
2,282 participants from under-represented groups
£2.476 million invested in digital technologies
150+ STEM outreach sessions delivered
£109.6 million uplift in salaries
£209.5 million increase in productivity
Latest News
FVC’s STC a must see for Government officials
Skills Transition Centre Showcases Innovation at Key Events
STC course attracts specialised tradespeople from around the UK
Forth Valley College Showcases Net Zero Projects at National Just Transition Summit
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