This conference will examine what reform means in practice for colleges, universities, skills bodies, employers, councils, enterprise agencies, employability providers and learners. It will consider how Scotland can connect funding, governance, apprenticeships, employability, fair access, regional delivery and public-sector workforce planning. YouthLink Scotland members can use code YLS10 for a 10% discount.
Scotland’s post-school education and skills system is entering a major period of reform. The Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Act 2026 changes how funding is provided, while colleges, universities, training providers and employers face urgent questions about sustainability, workforce supply and economic need.
This conference will examine what reform means in practice for colleges, universities, skills bodies, employers, councils, enterprise agencies, employability providers and learners. It will consider how Scotland can connect funding, governance, apprenticeships, employability, fair access, regional delivery and public-sector workforce planning.
Key questions include how institutions can stabilise their finances, how skills pathways can better reflect employer demand, how apprenticeships can be expanded, how employability support can reduce barriers to work, and how learners from under-represented groups can be better supported to enter and stay in education.
YouthLink Scotland members can use code YLS10 for a 10% discount.