Education & Training
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.
http://www.shetland-library.gov.uk/LearningCentre.asp
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland. SDS were formed in 2008 as a non-departmental public body, bringing together careers, skills, training and funding services.
Skills Development Scotland website
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
Lifeskills Shetland
Lifeskills 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.
http://www.lifeskillscentres.com/
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.
http://www.sff.co.uk/node/26
The Hunter and Morrison Trust
The Hunter and Morrison Trust exists to promote the development of the fisheris industries in Shetland for the benefit of the Shetland community. The Trust co-ordinates the investment and appropriate distribution of funds to individuals looking to pursue a career in the seafood industries, those already employed keen to develop their skills, and local businesses seeking to improve their prospects.
http://www.hunterandmorrisontrust.co.uk/
The Centre for Creative Industries
Education and training in textiles and music.
http://creativeindustriesshetland.org.uk/
Shetland University of the 3rd Age
http://www.shetland-communities.org.uk/subsites/su3a
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