Flexible Workforce Development Fund

The Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) has enabled employers to address priority skills and skills gaps in their organisation by accessing funding to create training programmes that meet their needs. These programmes can be delivered in partnership with their local college, The Open University in Scotland (OUiS) or an independent training provider.

SFC administers the scheme on behalf of colleges and OUiS, while Skills Development Scotland (SDS) administers the scheme on behalf of independent training providers.

FWDF funding 2023-24 / 2024-25

Following the recent Scottish Budget 2024 to 2025 announcement, there is no funding available for FWDF in academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

We remain committed to supporting an education and skills system that responds to the needs of Scotland’s learners and employers. Our priority will be to work with the sector to consider how we make best use of the resources available to enable colleges to maximise opportunities for learners and be responsive to employers’ needs building on the strong foundations they have built over recent years.