Direct support for small and medium‑sized businesses in Angus.

This programme helps local businesses invest in their workforce through funded training.

Businesses can access:

• Financial support for staff training
• Help identifying skills gaps
• Training tailored to business needs

This includes areas such as:

• Leadership and management
• Digital and IT skills
• Sustainability and green skills
• Technical and job‑specific training

Who it’s for:

Small and medium‑sized businesses based in Angus and the wider region.

How it helps:

Improves productivity, supports staff retention, and helps businesses grow with confidence.

Contact the team to:

• Check eligibility
• Identify skills gaps
• Support applications for funded training
• Arrange training with appropriate providers

Take the next step in developing your workforce.

Visit the Tay Cities Supporting SME Skills Fund page to explore support for your business.

Building digital skills for today and tomorrow.

The Digital Skills programme supports both businesses and individuals by strengthening digital capability across the region.

It includes:

• Training in digital, data, cyber and technology skills
• Courses from beginner to specialist level
• Links between employers, colleges and universities

Who it’s for:

Businesses needing digitally skilled staff, and people looking to develop or update digital skills.

How it helps:

Supports innovation, efficiency and growth across many sectors – not just tech.

Contact the team to:

• Register interest as a business
• Find out about current training or pilot opportunities
• Discuss how DigiTay can support your workforce needs

Support your business’s digital growth.

Visit the DigiTay website to access training, talent and digital skills support.

Supporting a vital local industry.

Hospitality and tourism are key employers in Angus.

This programme focuses on:

• Skills development for hospitality roles
• Supporting recruitment and retention
• Creating clearer routes into training and employment

Who it’s for:

Hospitality and tourism businesses, including hotels, cafés, restaurants and visitor attractions.

How it helps:

Builds a more skilled, stable workforce and supports sustainable growth in the sector.

Contact the team to:

• Develop your workforce
• Support recruitment and retention
• Access funded training opportunities

Support your hospitality workforce and future recruitment.

Visit the Fife College website to explore Hospitality Skills support available through the Tay Cities Deal.

Preparing for net‑zero and future construction.

This project supports skills needed for:

• Low‑carbon construction
• Energy efficiency and retrofit
• Sustainable building practices

Who it’s for:

Construction businesses and tradespeople, as well as people interested in green careers.

How it helps:

Ensures the local workforce is ready for future construction demand and net‑zero targets.

Contact the team to:

• Find out what sustainable construction and green skills training is available
• Understand how your business or workforce can prepare for net‑zero requirements
• Explore opportunities to upskill, reskill or retrain in low‑carbon construction
• Learn about emerging qualifications and pathways into green construction careers
• Get advice on how to access skills support aligned to future construction demand

Find out more about sustainable construction and green skills training by visiting Dundee & Angus College to explore construction and low‑carbon skills opportunities.

Developing skills for high‑value sectors.

This programme works with employers, colleges and schools to:

• Develop new courses and training pathways
• Offer work placements and apprenticeships
• Build awareness of science and technical careers

Who it’s for:

Businesses operating in life sciences, agri‑tech, food production and advanced manufacturing.

How it helps:

Strengthens talent pipelines and supports long‑term sector growth.

Contact the team to:

• Find out what life sciences, agri‑tech and technical skills training is available locally
• Explore opportunities to shape new courses and training pathways that meet business needs
• Learn about work placements, apprenticeships and early talent pipelines
• Get advice on accessing skills support for high‑value sectors
• Connect with education partners and programmes supporting long‑term growth

Visit Dundee & Angus College to find out how you can get involved and strengthen your future workforce.

Helping more people into work.

Some people face barriers that make it harder to access jobs or training.

This project provides:

• Targeted support in local communities
• Links to employability, training and employers
• Help for people who are economically inactive

Who it’s for:

Individuals facing barriers to work and employers open to inclusive recruitment.

How it helps:

Unlocks untapped talent and supports inclusive employment across Angus.

Contact the team to:

• Find out what support is available for people who face barriers to work
• Learn how employability, skills and training support can help individuals move towards employment
• Get advice on inclusive recruitment and accessing a wider talent pool
• Understand how businesses can engage with and benefit from the programme
• Be signposted to the right local partners and services

Find out how Targeting Hidden Talent can support people and businesses in Angus. Contact Angus Council’s Skills Team to learn more about inclusive employability and skills support.