SNP HAIL APPRENTICESHIP ACHIEVEMENTS
Scottish employers value Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) as being
important to their business and are keen to continue offering and
increase opportunities for young people. So says the results of a
Skills Development Scotland survey published today (Tuesday) which is
being welcomed by the SNP.
SNP MSP George Adam, a member of the Education and Culture Committee, said:
“It is testament to the dedication of young people enrolling on the MA
scheme and the commitment of the wide range of companies signing up to
it that we can welcome these figures today.
“There will be 25,000 Modern Apprenticeship opportunities every year
of this parliament. An MA teaches young people the skills they need
for employment and a gives them recognised qualifications for the real
world.
“While there is no room for complacency it is clear Scotland’s
policies of investing in our young people through Opportunities for
All, and funding 25,000 Modern Apprenticeships each year, is paying
off - meanwhile the Westminster system continues to follow its
counter-productive cuts campaign.”
Notes: The report can be found at:
www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.
Key findings include:
* 96 per cent of employers reported that MA completers were better
able to do their jobs
* Employers surveyed reported high levels of satisfaction with the
relevance (85 per cent) and quality (83 per cent) of the training
provided
* 75 per cent of employers viewed MAs as either important or vital to
their business
* Most employers (83 per cent) who currently offer MAs plan to do so
in future.
Scottish employers value Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) as being
important to their business and are keen to continue offering and
increase opportunities for young people. So says the results of a
Skills Development Scotland survey published today (Tuesday) which is
being welcomed by the SNP.
SNP MSP George Adam, a member of the Education and Culture Committee, said:
“It is testament to the dedication of young people enrolling on the MA
scheme and the commitment of the wide range of companies signing up to
it that we can welcome these figures today.
“There will be 25,000 Modern Apprenticeship opportunities every year
of this parliament. An MA teaches young people the skills they need
for employment and a gives them recognised qualifications for the real
world.
“While there is no room for complacency it is clear Scotland’s
policies of investing in our young people through Opportunities for
All, and funding 25,000 Modern Apprenticeships each year, is paying
off - meanwhile the Westminster system continues to follow its
counter-productive cuts campaign.”
Notes: The report can be found at:
www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.
Key findings include:
* 96 per cent of employers reported that MA completers were better
able to do their jobs
* Employers surveyed reported high levels of satisfaction with the
relevance (85 per cent) and quality (83 per cent) of the training
provided
* 75 per cent of employers viewed MAs as either important or vital to
their business
* Most employers (83 per cent) who currently offer MAs plan to do so
in future.
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