At Forth Valley College, we are proud to be playing a leading role in preparing our region for the future economy.

Our Skills Transition Centre (STC), supported by £4m through the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal, is a bold and ambitious initiative that will help our learners, employers and communities adapt to the rapid changes reshaping industry.

Forming part of the wider £100m Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal, signed by the UK and Scottish governments as well as Falkirk Council in November, the STC represents a shared commitment to driving innovation, economic renewal and skills development across the region.

The project is subject to rigorous governance and oversight to ensure transparency, value for money and measurable impact.

The STC is not a standalone facility – it is fully embedded across our Falkirk Campus and integrated into the heart of our teaching and training activity.

That is what makes it so powerful. It allows us to blend the latest technology with our existing strengths, creating learning environments that reflect real industry settings.

We have introduced augmented reality welding, drones and digital tools that give learners hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment

– Kenny MacInnes

This investment is already delivering results. We have introduced augmented reality welding, drones and digital tools that give learners hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment. Over the coming year, we will expand further, bringing in robotics, light detection and ranging, immersive classrooms, net-zero domestic systems, and simulation technologies. These tools are not just impressive, they are essential for preparing people for the jobs of tomorrow.

The STC is built on collaboration. Through our stakeholders steering group, comprising local industry, sector bodies and public partners, we are ensuring that everything we do is aligned to the region’s needs.

This is a long-term commitment. Forth Valley College is proud to lead this work – and proud to be making a real difference in Falkirk and Grangemouth.

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