Hospitality Skills Project Launch

The Hospitality Skills Project is a major regional initiative led by Fife College to tackle long-standing and emerging skills shortages across the hospitality sector in the Tay Cities Region including NE Fife. The sector has been significantly affected by the combined impacts of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in recruitment challenges, skills gaps and reduced workforce capacity.

Through a collaborative, employer-led approach, the project will support people to enter, progress and thrive in hospitality careers, while helping businesses build a skilled, resilient and future-ready workforce. The project will align with Scotland’s economic and tourism strategies while contributing to Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions by embedding sustainable practices throughout training and delivery.

Fife College is proud to be the lead partner of the £2m Hospitality Skills Project within the Tay Cities Region Deal (TCRD). Part of this project is to design a clear and inclusive route into and through the hospitality sector.  This has the potential to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most important industries and can ensure people from all backgrounds can access rewarding and sustainable careers.

This launch event brings together leaders, employers and partners from across the hospitality and skills sectors to introduce the objectives of this project and demonstrate how your involvement and support will be integral to its success. Featuring keynote speakers from industry, education, and local council, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the launch of a project designed to help bring hospitality the success and economic growth it deserves.

The project offers grant funding to help hospitality businesses and organisations in the Tay Cities Region invest in training and skills development. Attendees will learn about the funding available, the application process, and the opportunities this will bring to your business to invest in and develop your people.

Click Here to Register by 27th January 2026