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youth forum qualification

First South of Scotland Enterprise Youth Advisory Forum members receive qualifications

23 September 2024

As we look to expand the membership of our Youth Advisory Forum, two current members are celebrating the award of national qualifications.  
Youth Advisory Forum Learning & Skills Young People
Colin Jackson, Lynne Campbell and Frances Woodifield, SOSE’s Learning and Skills – Strategy and Development Manager, at CTTS new training academy at Tweed Horizons

New digital telecommunications training academy brings benefits to Scottish Borders

02 September 2024

We have supported the creation of a new training academy in the Scottish Borders to help improve digital telecommunications infrastructure and skills in the region.
Inward Investment Learning & Skills Digital
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Dumfries & Galloway to host European space event

10 May 2024

Dumfries and Galloway is preparing to welcome over 150 members of the international moon science community for the annual European Lunar Symposium (ELS).
Learning & Skills Space Sector
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New digital skills interactive map launched for South of Scotland

18 January 2024

A innovative interactive map to delivery higher-level digital skills for both businesses and individuals in the South of Scotland has been launched. 
Digital Learning & Skills
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South of Scotland Enterprise welcomes two new Board members

20 December 2023

We have welcomed the appointment of two new Board members Rory Christie and Dr Mary Thomson.
SOSE Board Learning & Skills Agriculture
CCLG front page Statement of Ambition

Crichton Campus Leadership Group celebrates 10th anniversary

19 September 2023

The Crichton Campus Leadership Group has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a new Statement of Ambition, outlining its four key priorities which aim to ensure Scotland’s most multi-institution academic campus is a global destination.  
Learning & Skills
Jane Morrison-Ross, SOSE shakes hand with Professor Wayne Powell, SRUC

New partnership to unlock potential of South’s natural economy

04 September 2023

SOSE and SRUC have agreed a ground-breaking partnership which will aim to maximise opportunities presented by the region’s significant and diverse natural resources.
Natural Capital Learning & Skills
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New training programme to support Borders textile industry

09 December 2022

A new training programme which will aim to help provide critical skills for the textile and knitwear industry in the Scottish Borders has been launched.
Scottish Borders Textiles Learning & Skills
National Recruitment Campaign Launched

National Recruitment Campaign Launched To Address The Urgent Need For More Childminders In Scotland's Remote And Rural Communities

15 August 2022

A new partnership pilot project launches to support the recruitment and training of more than 100 new professional childminders in specific communities within ten defined areas of Scotland.
Team South of Scotland Learning & Skills
South of Scotland Enterprise becomes Carbon Literate Organisation

South of Scotland Enterprise becomes Carbon Literate Organisation

24 March 2022

We received a Bronze Award from The Carbon Literacy Project, in recognition of our work to promote Carbon Literacy amongst our 140-strong staff and Board members.
Team SOSE Circular Economy Learning & Skills
New partnership to support enterprising communities

New partnership to support enterprising communities in the South of Scotland

21 January 2022

Starting in January 2022, a new series of leadership programmes and third sector-specific webinars will support community organisations in the south of Scotland to develop their leadership and governance skills.
Learning & Skills Community Wealth Building
Let's do Net Zero COP26, Glasgow 2021

South of Scotland urged to get involved in COP26 virtual programme

26 October 2021

South of Scotland businesses, organisations and community groups are being encouraged to get involved in COP26 by taking part in a series of virtual events.
Learning & Skills Scottish Government
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SOSE welcomes South of Scotland-based CivTech Challenge winning teams

13 October 2021

SOSE welcomes South of Scotland-based CivTech Challenge winning teams.
Scottish Government Cultural & Creative Learning & Skills
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First for South of Scotland as cross-sector Additional Support Needs Network to be launched

01 October 2021

Launching on Friday 22 October, the first ever South of Scotland Additional Support Needs Learning Network is a cross-region third sector network developed between The Usual Place of Dumfries and Borders Additional Needs Group (BANG) of the Scottish Borders.
Inclusion & Diversity Learning & Skills Funding
Open laptop and notepad

COVID-19 recovery continues as new South of Scotland survey shows positive business outlook

06 September 2021

The majority of South of Scotland businesses are positive about the future of the region’s economy, a new regional survey has revealed.
Learning & Skills TeamsSOS
Message from Scotland's Employers about your results

An open letter to Scotland’s Young People

09 August 2021

An open letter to Scotland’s young people receiving exam results.
Scottish Government Learning & Skills
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Interface and South of Scotland Enterprise to work together to provide focussed support

07 July 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise and Interface have agreed to work together to help deliver collaborations between Scotland’s academic institutions, SME’s and community organisations in the South of Scotland.
Learning & Skills Funding
Communities Leading In Tourism graphic

Local communities aim to be leaders in Scottish tourism

06 November 2020

16 community group representatives from Shetland to Galloway will be expanding their horizons digitally this weekend as they look at the future of Scottish tourism.
Tourism Learning & Skills
Scottish Tourism Leadership Programme graphic with partner logos

Scottish Tourism Leadership Programme launched

The Scottish Tourism Leadership Programme will offer a range of opportunities to develop personal skills and expertise, to gain insight from fellow participants and subject specialists, and to become part of a growing network of people working together to develop innovative tourism opportunities.
Tourism Funding Learning & Skills
The SOSE Challenge Text Graphic

South of Scotland Enterprise and Fuel Change team up for Net Zero challenge

We have partnered with Fuel Change to ensure that local organisations benefit fully from the transition to Net Zero.
Partnership Learning & Skills