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Low Carbon Skills Fund

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The Low Carbon Skills Fund gives employers in Scotland with up to 250 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £12,500 towards employee training costs.

By increasing expertise in this growth area we can harness the opportunities offered by our natural resources to make Scotland a world leader in sustainable energy.

Find out more on Our Skillsforce.

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Helpline for individuals
0800 917 8000

Helpline for employers
0800 783 6000

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Case studies

  • Ferguson Energy Limited

    Oban-based Ferguson Energy Limited is hoping to win new business in the growing renewables sector by gaining new skills and qualifications, supported by funding from the Low Carbon Skills Fund.

  • John D Crawford Ltd

    Three members of staff from John D Crawford Ltd learned more about creating ultra-low energy buildings which need little power for heating or cooling thanks to financial support from Skills Development Scotland's Low Carbon Skills Fund

  • Thomas Robinson Architects

    Thomas Robinson Architects, a leading designer of ultra-low energy buildings, has accessed support from the Low Carbon Skills Fund. The fund gives Scottish businesses with less than 250 employees the opportunity to apply for funding towards training costs.