McMillan Welcomes Skills Funding for Inverclyde

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has welcomed £821,532 of funding for Inverclyde as part of the Scottish Government's national skills development programme to strengthen Scotland's workforce.

A total of £168 million will be invested with the STUC, organisations within the third sector, Community Planning Partnerships, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council all contributing.

The organisations will all be involved in the delivery of the strategic skills programme which fits with the Scottish Government's Skills Strategy and Economic Recovery Programme.

Mr. McMillan said;

"This funding is a fantastic boost to support the unemployed, low paid workers and people from deprived areas by engaging them in training through to on-the-job assistance and skills development.

"Despite a cut in Scotland's budget the Scottish Government recognises the need to keep lifelong learning and skills development high on the agenda.

"The employability learning network helps promote and supports strong local partnership working. Therefore, this funding builds on that success and recognises that resources can be used more effectively if directed in a collaborative way.

"I know that the £821,532 being delivered to Inverclyde will play a crucial role in reducing unemployment, strengthening workforces and improving productivity and economic growth, which in turn contributes to boosting the local Inverclyde economy as well as Scotland's financial stability."