Forth Valley College (FVC) is offering free online courses designed to open doors to modern apprenticeships.
The courses cover a wide range of industries, including engineering, childcare, healthcare, IT, and construction trades.
Caroline Hogg, head of apprenticeships at Forth Valley College, said: "These free online introductory and preparation courses are ideal for anyone aged 15 and above who would like to enhance their CVs and find out more about potential trades they would like to do.
"These courses are ideal for senior phase school pupils looking to find out more about the Modern Apprenticeship programme."
The programme was highlighted as part of FVC’s activities during Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, which ran from March 2-6.
The courses can be completed remotely or through attending a FVC Campus and are specially designed to be self-paced.
For more information and details on how to apply visit https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/ways-to-study/flexible-online-learning/fully-funded-online-courses
They are designed for people looking to boost their CV, explore new career options, or upskill in a particular field.
Courses available include Introduction to Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing, Painting and Decorating, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Childcare, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Make-up Artistry, Sport and Fitness, English Skills, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Art and Design, and more.
Preparation courses are also available for areas such as care practice, management, nursing, and general work or college readiness.
The college state that more than 2,500 people registered for the courses last year.
Forth Valley College has expanded its offering this year with at least nine new courses added to support even more career pathways and skill development opportunities.
The new additions include engineering, painting and decorating, and plumbing, along with bricklaying, hairdressing, beauty therapy, make-up artistry, sport and fitness, and art and design.
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