Governance
ESP has revisited its governance arrangements resulting in the establishment of a Management Board in support of the existing Strategy Group and three Leads Forums (Engineering, Construction and STEM). We support colleges in developing their capability, capacity and curriculum by establishing appropriate Training Networks as outlined below.
ESP Management Board The Board provides guidance and focus for the executive team so they can continue to operate effectively and ensure that ESP can maximise future opportunities in a fast changing environment. |
Engineering Leads' Forum
Our Engineering Leads Forum brings college engineering heads together to lead on change, building college capacity and capability in line with Scottish Governments’ strategic aims and priorities. This group collaborates to develop an employment and skills system which is able to deliver the skills and jobs needed to succeed in the 21st Century global economy
STEM Leads' Forum
The aim of the STEM Leads’ Forum is to share best practice between the STEM regional partnerships and develop solutions to shared challenges. This work is undertaken in partnership with higher education institutions, key regional and local industries to take forward relevant actions from the national strategy, linking industry and the curriculum to drive productivity and growth.
Construction Leads' Forum
Our Construction Leads Forum drives strategic change within the construction and energy sectors. It is their role to lead on the developments to increase colleges capability and capacity to deliver the required skills, as well as curriculum development and influence aligned to Scottish Government policy and industry need to ensure colleges are at the forefront of training in Scotland.
Engineering Training Networks
• with 9 college members
Member Colleges
• with 11 college members
• supported college members to secure approval delivery of new GWO BTT course
• developed the Offshore Wind Awareness course
Member Colleges
Regional STEM Partnerships

Construction Training Networks
• Specialist training centres and industry to establish current & future skills needs
• Developed Scottish Installers Skills Matrix
Members
• 17 college members
• resulted in 200% Increase in number of colleges able to deliver energy efficiency training through SP Energy Network's Green Energy Fund and Scottish Government funding
Member Colleges