This signing marks a significant step forward in strengthening education, skills development and innovation across West Dunbartonshire and the wider region.
Bringing together two of the region’s key anchor institutions, the partnership focuses on expanding opportunities for local residents. This includes improving access to education and training, and strengthening the pipeline of skills needed for a thriving, inclusive regional economy.
The agreement commits both organisations to joint action that will positively impact on the following:
Local community
- Establishing new, accessible routes into employment, including health, care, digital and support services.
- Skills development for people returning to the workforce, providing flexible training and tailored support.
- Pathways for young people, helping them develop confidence, qualifications and future‑ready skills that link directly to real jobs.
Health and social care staff
- Upskilling and reskilling opportunities for NHS Golden Jubilee and other local NHS staff through joint training, professional development and shared learning initiatives.
- Access to innovative learning models to help staff grow their careers and adapt to emerging technologies and new ways of working.
- Strengthened training pathways that ensure the workforce remains resilient, skilled and equipped for the future.
Wider community and local employers
- Closer alignment with regional skills needs, ensuring education and training reflect what employers require now and in the future.
- Community wealth‑building, supporting sustainable job creation and local economic growth.
- Shared facilities and resources, broadening community access to training, learning and support services.
