Education & Training

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Voluntary Action Shetland

A wide range of training and learning opportunities for voluntary groups and volunteers: see VAS Training

S.I.C. - Education Department

Shetland Islands Council Education Department.
www.shetland.gov.uk/education

DirectGov

Government site containing information about education and learning etc.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/index.htm

Bridge End Outdoor Centre

Small residential outdoor centre for self programming groups

Visit Bridge End Outdoor centre website

 C.O.P.E. Ltd

Training, support and employment opportunities for adults with learning difficulties. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9am - 4:30pm.
www.cope.ltd.uk

Train Shetland

Train Shetland was formed in July 2002 to streamline the services offered to the public. It has two main areas in which it operates: Vocational Training in the form of Skillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships and Short Courses.
www.trainshetland.com

Shetland Library - Learning Centre

The Learning Centre is part of the Shetland Library service, providing access to the People's Network.  This is a national initiative, bringing computer access to everyone via a network of public libraries.
www.shetland-library.gov.uk/learning.htm

Careers Scotland

Provide services, information and support to individuals at all ages and stages of career planning, people helping others with career planning and employers wanting to maintain a productive workforce.
http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk

NAFC Marine Centre

The NAFC Marine Centre carries out a wide range of activities related to the fisheries and maritime industries, including training and education, research and development, environmental and quality monitoring, and advice and management. NAFC is an academic partner in the UHI Millennium Institute.
www.nafc.ac.uk

Shetland College

Provides full-time and part-time courses in a wide range of subjects relevant to the needs of Shetland.
www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk

Support Training Limited

Support Training limited is committed to providing a process of continuous training of the highest standard. It is our firm belief that quality training leads to motivated staff, satisfied customers and a profitable business.
www.support-training.co.uk

Shetland Fisheries Training Association

Work closely with the seafood industry to identify training needs at management and operative level. We have developed a broad range of training materials and courses to meet many of the needs of people working in the onshore sectors of the industry, ranging from training videos to nationally recognised qualifications it is highly likely we have the right training for you and your staff.
www.seafish.org/land/training.asp

GlobalYell

Education & training in textiles and music

www.globalyell.org.uk