Fife Council supports Scottish Careers Week 2026

Fife Council is proud to support Scottish Careers Week 2026, a national campaign highlighting the opportunities available to people of all ages as they explore, develop and progress their careers.

Taking place from November 9 to 13, Scottish Careers Week celebrates career development, lifelong learning and the wide range of support available to help people enter, return to or move forward in employment.

Under the theme ‘Shape the Future’, the week provides an opportunity to showcase the services, programmes and partnerships that help people build skills, gain confidence and access opportunities that support their career aspirations, while helping employers develop the skilled workforce they need.

As part of its commitment to creating a thriving local economy and supporting residents into employment, Fife Council continues to invest in a range of services and initiatives, including:

• Opportunities Fife Partnership - bringing together local organisations to support employability and skills development.
• Jobs Fairs - connecting jobseekers with employers, training providers and support services through a range of in-person and online events.
• Modern Apprenticeships and Graduate Programmes - providing paid employment, training and development opportunities within the Council.
• Support for Career Changers - offering tailored advice, retraining opportunities and access to adult learning.
• Workforce Development for Employers - helping businesses upskill staff and recruit talent through Council-supported initiatives.
• Developing the Young Workforce - working with schools and employers to provide young people with high-quality career education and skills development opportunities.
• Community Job Clubs - offering support with CVs, applications, training opportunities, volunteering and access to digital resources in local communities.
• Supported Employment - providing free and confidential employment support for people living in Fife with disabilities or health conditions.

Councillor Altany Craik, Fife Council Spokesperson for Finance, Economy and Strategic Planning, said:

"Scottish Careers Week is a great opportunity to highlight the support available to people at every stage of their working lives.

"Whether someone is leaving school, returning to work, considering a career change or looking to develop new skills, there are a wide range of opportunities available across Fife.

"We're committed to helping people fulfil their potential and to working with partners to build a skilled, resilient workforce that supports our communities and local economy."

Throughout the year, Fife Council regularly shares information, resources and real-life stories across its digital channels to raise awareness of the support available to residents and employers.

Sharon McKenzie, Head of Human Resources at Fife Council, said:

"There are a huge variety of rewarding roles available within Fife Council, all of which contribute to improving the lives of people across Fife.

"Our employees care for older people, support children and families, maintain our roads and parks, help people access housing, support local businesses and deliver hundreds of essential services every day.

"We offer a range of flexible working options, competitive terms and conditions, training and development opportunities, career progression, generous annual leave and pension benefits. Whatever your skills or experience, there could be a role that's right for you."

The only place for all Fife Council vacancies is our careers website. To view current opportunities and sign up for job alerts, visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs.

You can also follow Fife Council Jobs on Facebook and @FCJobsOfficial on X for updates, although not all vacancies are promoted on social media.

For more information about Scottish Careers Week and activities taking place across Scotland, visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk/scottish-careers-week.