• A commitment from Banks to deliver as high as percentage as possible of the contracted construction value to companies local to the site
• A commitment to localise any economic activity throughout the lifecycle of the development
• The community partnering proposal will include a jobs and training scheme to help local people back into employment
• This scheme will focus on helping local people gain apprenticeships and workplace learning placements with the aim of improving their employment credentials
• This will be administered by the local council for the benefit of the communities near the project

We have been operating the initiative alongside our Kype Muir and Middlemuir windfarms since 2018 where it has already resulted in over 16 million pounds spent with local companies and supported over 300 local people improve their employability.

Training: Helped individuals to be job-ready and provide training and skills to meet the needs of employers in the area.

Further Education: The fund provides the balance of College and University Fees if there is a shortfall of SAAS funding.  All new College or University entrants are given a £300 bursary to assist with initial College expenses such as travel, electronic devices and set up costs.

Employment incentive: wage subsidy is offered to employers who provide a job opportunity to local unemployed residents.

Access: transport barriers to work or further education and can also assist with the provision of PPE and interview clothing.