DEMOGRAPHICS

Fife has a working population of around 350,000 (of which 80% live within a 20 minute drive of South Fife).

South Fife has a growing population with many in the younger age bands.

Unemployment in Fife is higher than the Scottish average and this means that there is a ready supply of potential employees.

1 in 3 school leavers in Fife enter University, with a high proportion going on to College or vocational training.

The most popular courses undertaken by school leavers are Business Management/Office studies; Engineering; Healthcare/Medicine; Health and Safety.