Montrose Port Skills Academy receives £1.25m for renewable energy training
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13d ago· 3 min readenNews
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The Montrose Port Skills Academy (MPSA) has received approval for £1.25 million in funding from the Tay Cities Industrial Investment Programme, which is part of the broader Tay Cities Region Deal. The academy, located in Montrose Port Authority's historic Customs House, will provide facilities and training programmes for workers entering the renewable energy sector. This investment signals growth in Scotland's renewable energy industry and strengthens Montrose Port's role as a key hub in the sector.
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Following an approval from the Scottish Government and the Tay Cities Region Joint Committee, the Montrose Port Skills Academy (MPSA) is anticipated to deliver facilities and training programmes for workers looking to go into the renewables industry.
Situated in Montrose Port Authority's North Quay's historic Customs House, the academy is expected to serve an important position in solidifying the port's role as a centr
A funding contribution of £1.25 million is set to go towards a new Offshore Skills Academy in Montrose from the Tay Cities Industrial Investment Programme. The investment programme which sits alongside the Tay Cities Region Deal indicates grow
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