Adam  Smith  College  in  Kirkaldy  is  set  to  benefit  from  European  Funding  channelled  by  the  Scottish  Government.

 

Across  Scotland  129  projects  will  benefit  from  £70.2  million  from  the  European  Regional  Development Fund  and  £ 24.7  million  from  the  European  Social  Fund.

This  funding  will  support  the  creation  of  almost   8,000  jobs  and  75,000  skills  development  opportunities  throughout  Scotland.

 

“Adam  Smith  College  is  at  the  forefront  of  increasing  access  to  Further  Education  and  Lifelong  Learning  Opportunities.”  said  Rod  Campbell,  prospective  SNP  candidate for   North  East  Fife.

 

“The  CREATE  project  -  to  create  equal  access  to  education  through  eLearning   -  will  be  supported  to  the  tune  of  £ 943,580.” explained  Mr. Campbell.

 

“I  am  delighted  that  the  Scottish  Government  has  been  able  to  bring  this  vital  funding  forward  at  a  time  when  it  will  make  a  massive  difference  to  the  area.  Whether  it  is  young  people  gaining  the  flexible  skills  to  take  forward  into  a  changing  world  or  experienced  workers  retraining  to  find  new  opportunities  this  kind  of  initiative  is  vital. “ said Rod.

The 50 new ERDF projects, focusing on business growth, urban re generation and rural development, will support the creation of almost 8,000 jobs. 

The 79 new ESF projects are expected to support 75,000 people gain or sustain employment opportunities through training and skills development.

First Minister Alex Salmond said:

"The Scottish Government is doing all we can to ensure strong economic recovery, which includes front loading European Structural Funds and targeting them to maximise Scottish employment and output at this critical time.”

"The funding will focus on projects which provide Scotland's workforce with the tools and training they nee d to embrace opportunities in the employment market.”

 

North East  Fife SNP

 

Press Officer : Alan Reid