The south of Scotland is to benefit from an investment of just over 6.6 million pounds as part of plans approved by the South of Scotland Economic Partnership (SoSEP) to enable the creation of a digital learning platform and infrastructure that aims to provide access to learning opportunities for individuals of all ages, irrespective of location.
The investment will see a partnership between Dumfries & Galloway College and Borders College develop a network of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Hubs across the south of Scotland to address the immediate skills gaps in areas such as Energy and Engineering, Construction and Care. These will be accessible to school and college students and employers wishing to try the latest technologies or upskill their current workforce. A number of digital spokes, located across the South of Scotland in schools, community venues and in local business premises provide inclusive access. Lessons delivered elsewhere will be open for others to participate in along with online learning resources.
Through this investment, the colleges will collaborate to develop their offer within their respective regions, especially at higher levels and grow their online flexible learning provision over the next 5 years.
