Helping Businesses Grow Through Skills and Workforce Development
Whether you're looking to upskill your workforce, recruit new talent or address skills gaps, Ayrshire College can help.
Working with businesses across Ayrshire and beyond, we provide flexible training, workforce development and work-based learning solutions designed to support productivity, innovation and long-term growth.
From short courses and professional qualifications to apprenticeships and bespoke workforce development programmes, we help organisations build the skills they need today and for the future
Explore Training and Upskilling
Develop the skills your workforce needs through industry-relevant training delivered by experienced professionals
Fully funded training available for your business
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Training Access Fund (TAF)
For working parents and carers. TAF helps eligible parents and carers who are already in work access short, work-focused training that can support career and wage progression.
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New Flexible Workforce Development Fund
For employers and employees. The NFWDF helps eligible Scottish employers invest in their workforce through fully funded training. Employers can access up to £15,000 of funded training each year, with up to £5,000 available per eligible employee. Training can be tailored around the needs of your organisation and workforce.
More Ways We Can Support Your Business
From identifying training needs, apprenticeships and networking opportunities Ayrshire College can support your or your business to thrive.
Modern Apprenticeships
Develop future talent while addressing workforce challenges. Apprenticeships combine practical workplace experience with recognised qualifications, helping businesses build the skills they need for the future
SVQs
Recognise and develop workplace skills through nationally recognised qualifications that allow employees to demonstrate competence while carrying out their role.
Bespoke Workforce Development
Every organisation is different. We can work with you to identify skills gaps and create tailored training solutions designed around your workforce, sector and business objectives.
Funding Support
Funding may be available to support training and workforce development. Our team can help identify opportunities and guide you through the options available.
Testimonials
This course gave me valuable hands-on experience and deeper knowledge in composite inspection and repair techniques, which are essential skills within the aircraft engineering industry. It was an intensive and rewarding week, and I’m proud of what I achieved.
We have found this partnership to be invaluable in providing high quality and relevant training to help upskill our workforce across Europe through the flexibility offered by remote learning. The process of organising training with Ayrshire College couldn’t have been easier and the team are very responsive and helpful. We have consistently received positive feedback on the course content across the business and are proud to partner with a local institution and look forward to continuing this relationship.
WOW - There is so much that excel can do! Delivery was excellent, the trainer broke down the steps, so it was easier to understand. I no longer look at formulae and hide! Pivot tables was new to me, this is a fab tool to know
Why Train With Ayrshire College?
Flexible delivery options, including workplace, online and campus-based learning
Industry-experienced trainers and assessors
Training tailored to your business needs
Access to apprenticeships, SVQs and professional qualifications
Strong links with employers across Ayrshire's key sectors
Support with workforce planning and skills development
Let's Talk About Your Workforce
Whether you're looking to develop existing staff, recruit new talent or prepare for future skills requirements, our Business Engagement and Innovation team can help identify the right solution for your organisation.
