KEY SECTORS IN THE SCOTTISH ECONOMY
It is useful to be aware of the current growth sectors in the Scottish economy, as it can highlight whether your chosen pathway will provide you with a sustainable job after you have qualified or completed your training. It can also help you plan your learner pathway effectively. if you know which learner journeys belong to which local or national growth sector.
The Scottish Government defines the seven areas of current growth as:
Creative and digital industries
Energy and engineering, including oil and gas
Finance and business services
Food, drink and agriculture
Life sciences
Public and private sector
Sustainable tourism
1. Creative and Digital Industries
Scotland’s creative industries employ nearly 80,000 people, adding £4.4 billion to the Scottish economy each year.
2. Energy and Engineering
3. Financial and Buisness Services
Scotland's Financial and Business Services industry was identified in the Scotland's Economic Strategy as one of the growth sectors in which Scotland can build on existing comparative advantage and increase productivity and growth. Scotland is internationally recognised as the most important UK financial centre outside London and the South East, with a breadth of financial services including global custody, asset servicing, banking, investment management, corporate finance, general / life assurance and pensions. Business services is also a crucial sector for Scotland, having grown in recent years to comprise a large and diverse range of professional services.
4. Food, Drink and Agriculture
5. Life Sciences
6. Public and Private Sector
7. Sustainable Tourism
Useful websites
OTHER SECTORS
Aerospace and space
Chemical sciences
Fintech
Textiles
LOCAL ECONOMY
Current and Future Skills Demand in Aberdeen City and Shire
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