STF (Scottish Training Federation)

Today it's STF's Flashback Friday and it’s back to 1999 and Gosta Training’s Lesley Lowrie is at Whitecraigs Golf Course celebrating the success of another Greenkeeping Modern Apprentice. @sqa @scqf @skillsdevscot

It's STF's Throwback Thursdy and back to 2019 and the STF Conference at the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow. Main speakers pictured are, L-R, Peter Connelly, HMIE; Joe Wilson; City of Glasgow College; Ian McCulloch, STF; Lorna Trainer, STF; Stuart McKenna, STF; Gregor Scotland, CBI.

Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher and Further Education, has written to the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee with an update on various issues in relation to the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) Bill. stf.org.uk/minister-updat…

The next STF Member Update Meeting will be held on Fri 22 August 2025, 11.00-12.00 on Teams. Members on the Auto Notification mailing list have received an invitation to join the meeting. Those not on the list who would like to attend - contact email: [email protected].

It's STF Throwback Thursday and back to November 2018 and the SQA Star Awards in Glasgow. Long standing STF Director, Lorna Trainer, is presented with the SQA Fellowship.(L-R) Stuart McKenna, Chief Executive; Maria Roushias, Vice Chair (Apprenticeships) and Grant Thoms, Director.

New SQA Chief Executive Nick Page has launched his leadership by announcing key actions for the next 100 days to fast-track change for learners and educators across Scotland. Read more: stf.org.uk/sqa-chief-exec… @sqanews @SCQFPartnership @scotgov @skillsdevscot

Fair Work Tools Two new digital tools aimed at advancing Fair Work in Scotland have been made available. Read more here: stf.org.uk/fair-work-tool…

The next meeting of the STF Care Forum will be held on Wed 10 Sept 2025, 1.00-2.00 on Teams. Members of the group have already received an invitation to join the meeting. Non-members are welcome - contact Stuart McKenna ([email protected]) to request an invitation.

STF Workshop – Beyond Religion and Belief – Friday 7 November 2025 - Nil by Mouth’s ground-breaking workplace programme which seeks to raise awareness and to address discrimination, sectarianism and inequality in the workplace. stf.org.uk/stf-workshop-b…

🧑‍🎓 We're pleased to announce an exciting partnership with @TIGERS_UK which is designed to deliver a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Sports Coaching to players within our Youth Academy! Read more: ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/tige…

📣 The national #ChooseCollege campaign is back — kicking off next week and running until 22 August! Colleges across Scotland are joining forces to spotlight their vital role in education, skills & communities. 💙 We can’t wait to see your content! bit.ly/3G9ge8j

On his first day as SQA Chief Executive, Nick Page has given a pledge of 100 days of action to drive change for learners and educators across Scotland. Learn more: info.sqa.org.uk/4kvOh8F @sqanews @SCQFPartnership @scotgov @skillsdevscot

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills is seeking to appoint six new board members to the inaugural Qualifications Scotland board. SQA is set to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland later this year. ow.ly/IyJ750Wl0aU

The Minister for Higher & Further Education has announced that Professor Cara Aitchison has been appointed as Chair of the Scottish Funding Council. Professor Aitchison has been Interim Co-Chair since April 2025, working alongside Deputy Chair, Lorna Jack.stf.org.uk/new-chair-for-…

New CEO for Colleges Scotland - The Colleges Scotland Board has appointed Gavin Donoghue as the new permanent CEO of Colleges Scotland, the advocacy and membership organisation for all 24 colleges in Scotland. stf.org.uk/new-ceo-for-co… @sqanews @scqf @skillsdevscot @CollegesScot

AquaTerra Training, a leading provider of practical health and safety training based in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, is proud to announce that IED Training Solutions Ltd (IED) has joined its growing group of training providers. stf.org.uk/aquaterra-trai…

Tullos Training held its 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony in the Aberdeen Altens Hotel on the evening of 25 June 2025. The event was a powerful celebration of vocational excellence and workforce development. stf.org.uk/tullos-trainin…

The next STF Member Update Meeting is on Thurs 17 July 2025, 11.00-12.00 on Teams. Members on the Auto Notification mailing list have received an invite to join the meeting. Members not on the list who would like to join please contact Stuart McKenna: [email protected].