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Apex Training Launches New Green Skills Training Program at Scotland’s National Retrofit Center
Apex Training has entered into a strategic partnership with Scotland’s National Retrofit Center at the BE-ST Innovation Campus in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, to deliver a comprehensive and flexible green skills program.
The collaboration will enable individuals to gain industry-recognized credentials and practical experience, supporting entry into high-demand roles across the UK’s growing green economy.
Apex Training, powered by Fedcap’s Verdancy Group, delivers flexible, industry-led green skills training across the UK, with courses designed and taught by experts actively working in the sector today.
Apex Training will start courses this month and headquarter its operations from the BE-ST Innovation Campus, which is also Scotland’s national innovation center for the built environment. This follows the launch of its Apex Training Center in Basingstoke, England, in early 2025.
Steve Kiakowski, Director of Green Skills at The Verdancy Group, said: “We’re delighted to have begun delivering our green skills programs from Scotland’s state-of-the-art facility in Hamilton. The building itself has undergone a full retrofit, making it the ideal place to base our operations.
“By choosing the BE-ST Innovation Campus as our home, we will remain at the forefront of low-carbon construction, digital innovation, and retrofit best practice—ensuring our learners receive best-in-class green skills training.”
The Verdancy Group joined not-for-profit organization Fedcap last year and is expanding and strengthening its training offer through its Apex Training brand. It is also benefiting from the experience of Fedcap’s Apex Technical School, which has been a leading vocational training institution in the U.S. for more than 60 years.
Christine McMahon, President and CEO of Fedcap, said: “Fedcap has a long-standing commitment to expanding opportunity for individuals in barriered communities who are often furthest from the workforce. By combining Fedcap’s social mission with Apex Training’s sector-specific expertise, The Verdancy Group is developing forward-looking programs that respond to the real workforce needs of the decarbonization industry and wider society.
“Establishing a base at the National Retrofit Center strengthens our ability to contribute to Scotland’s transition to a net-zero economy while supporting growth and workforce development at every level.”
Stephen Good, CEO of BE-ST, said: "We are excited to welcome The Verdancy Group, one of Scotland’s most innovative low-carbon training providers, as our new partners and tenants on campus. We look forward to collaborating to expand support to those across the sector looking to upskill over the next few years."
Apex Training Course Dates for BE-ST, Hamilton are available to book now
About Apex Training and The Verdancy Group
Apex Training is The Verdancy Group’s training arm, helping expand and strengthen its training provision across the UK, addressing the UK’s critical green skills gap, and enabling individuals to access sustainable, high-quality careers.
About Fedcap UK
Fedcap is a leading provider of services designed to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable career success across the UK. As part of The Fedcap Group, it delivers innovative programs that address unemployment, skill development, and social inclusion. Working in partnership with local governments, employers, and community organizations, Fedcap offers personalized support, vocational training, and job placement services to individuals from all walks of life. With a commitment to creating economic opportunities and fostering long-term positive impact, Fedcap is dedicated to building stronger communities and transforming lives across the UK.
About BE-ST
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) is Scotland’s national innovation center for construction and the built environment. Its mission is to accelerate the built environment’s transition to zero carbon and does this through a wide range of collaborative projects, programs, platforms, and partnerships focused on delivering tangible impact at pace. Collaboration partners can access Scotland’s innovation ecosystem and benefit from a range of flexible tools and support services, including an extensive network of academic expertise and the Innovation Campus: the UK’s first built environment-focused digital manufacturing center, prototyping, and future skills center of excellence. BE-ST is supercharging change that will help achieve the vision of a better built environment that delivers inclusive and sustainable economic, social, and environmental impact for Scotland and the planet.
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