STEM

It's hard to think of anything in our day-to-day lives that doesn't now make use of technology and technological products:

• Your TV Box and all of the services coming into your home via broadband
• Your supermarket receipt, and vouchers that know what you usually buy
• Products designed just for you – like personalised trainers

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Science

Life Sciences is a hugely diverse and exciting global industry, employing around 32,000 people across 600+ organisations in Scotland, with a turnover in excess of £3.1bn per year.

The industry has been identified as a key sector by the Scottish Government, with the potential to become a significant contributor to Scotland’s economic growth.

As a result, there is now a very real need to develop skilled people with both the technical knowledge and practical experience required to join this highly specialised workforce.

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Engineering and EnergyIn this growing sector, you will be at the forefront of first-class training and development.

With a wide range of subjects available, from introductory level through to degrees, you’ll come out with a highly marketable set of skills.

There is currently a shortage of engineers with practical skills and our courses are designed to give you the skills needed to progress into a range of engineering disciplines including the energy sector, onshore and offshore renewables, and general engineering, automotive, and manufacturing.

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Computing/Digital TechnologiesOur courses have been designed to ensure that you leave college with the skills and practical knowledge you will need to be successful in this growing sector.

There is a huge demand for digital skills, with an estimated 12,800 new entrants required every year in Scotland to meet the demand in this dynamic sector.

So if you have the desire to work in an environment where no two days are the same, and the creativity to join the 90,000 people currently working in digital technology roles in Scotland, now's the time!

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Why wait? Get involved with STEM subjects at high school

You have the chance to develop practical STEM skills before you leave high school.

There are many various paths through STEM development that are open to you, both at high school and beyond.

Explore the college courses you can take while still at school.

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Build on your knowledge at college - whatever level you're at

No matter your level, there is a path into STEM subjects that will suit your needs.

It doesn't matter whether you have no qualifications, Nationals, or Highers.

At Fife College, we have a wide range of progression options available at each of the different stages of your journey.

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Your STEM journey - the study path best suited to you and your needs

Remember - you can stop studying at any stage, or even stop for a few years and start again when your career needs you to.

You can study with us part-time and continue to gain meaningful and vocationally focused qualifications.

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"My job helps me with the things I’m doing at college and the course helps me with the things I’m doing at work."

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