Highlands and Islands Enterprise is now a unified agency, with area teams located throughout our region. Local enterprise companies no longer operate – some information on these pages may not be up-to-date. If in doubt please call your local area office.
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Staff Development and Training

HIE Shetland is committed to developing the skills of the workforce to help businesses in Shetland become more competitive, innovative and customer oriented. We can also support community groups with training and development needs where relevant.

Key links

Skills for individuals If you are registered unemployed you may be eligible for funding under the Individual Skills Grant or the Training for Work schemes.Skills for businesses or community groups Assistance for staff trainingSkillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships Skillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships - structured training programmes

HIE's Learningworks site Latest news and information on HIE's skills and learning services.Careers Scotland Futureskills Scotland - labour market information