Whitlock Energy Collaboration Centre
Supporting the growth of the Renewable Energy Sector and associated supply chain
Working in Fife
Fife is redefining its economic landscape with high-tech industries, tourism and renewable energy.
Once home to ship-building, mining and heavy manufacturing, Fife is a place that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.
Enabling Fife’s evolution is a commitment to education, workforce training, life-long learning and skills development. These conditions help to attract and retain talent, develop a knowledge economy and promote a culture of enterprise.
The Fife Economy Partnership Fife’s public and private sectors are working together to develop an economic strategy for Fife. There are plans to grow the economy and encourage enterprise in the area.
The Fife Culture of Enterprise framework promotes businesses working with schools, colleges and universities to inspire Fife’s young so they in turn tap into their entrepreneurial spirit and help the local economy to flourish.
Workforce
There are a number of initiatives designed to help people get jobs in Fife and to equip those working with more skills. These practical training programmes are creating an ambitious workforce which is a real competitive advantage for Fife.
There are three colleges located in Fife, which enjoy excellent links with industry and provide vocational and skills-based training and education. The University of St Andrews has a consistent top-ten entry in the UK university league tables and also takes 20th place in the world for Arts and Humanities.
Commuting
Fife is within commuting distance for a million people, and with an excellent road and rail network, the area is free from many of the congestion problems of other areas. For those looking for careers in Scotland, try looking for jobs in Fife.
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