How areapprenticeships delivered in Scotland?
How areapprenticeships delivered in Scotland?
Apprenticeships are a significant part of our work to address youth employment and develop Scotland’s workforce. Apprenticeships are delivered by Skills Development Scotland, our national skills body. The Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board provides employer leadership and contributes to the development of apprenticeships in Scotland.
How has the Scottish Government funded training for Modern Apprentices?
Across this administration, the Scottish Government has funded training for 250,033 Modern Apprentices (April ‘07–March ‘18). Through Scottish Government-funded innovations, employers can now benefit from: recruitment incentives for people who require additional support. more Modern Apprenticeship frameworks to support apprentices aged over 25
What is the Scottish apprenticeship Advisory Board?
The Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board provides employer leadership and contributes to the development of apprenticeships in Scotland. In a Modern Apprenticeship you learn on the job, you get the experience you need, you work towards a recognised qualification and like any other job you get paid.
What is the Apprenticeship Levy and how will it affect Scotland?
The UK Government Apprenticeship Levy is a tax on employers and its proceeds will largely be replacing existing apprenticeship funding in England, of which Scotland will receive a proportionate share through the block grant arrangement with the UK Treasury.
How many places are available for apprenticeships in 2018?
Just under 900 places have been made available in 2018, following a pilot scheme in 2016. The programme aims to meet the needs of employers looking for high levels of academic and industry accreditation with experience in the workplace. The UK government introduced a UK wide apprenticeship levy in April 2017.
What is a foundation apprenticeship?
Foundation Apprenticeships are designed to help young people in S5 and S6 gain valuable, real work experience and access work-based learning as part of their senior phase experience. They can provide young people with a a head start on a career by providing industry-recognised qualifications and experience employers are looking for.
