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Key data from Edinburgh
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 15 employers and 394 individuals dealing with redundancy.
As of 31 December 2021 there were 2,113 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 1,110 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 53.6% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in the City of Edinburgh is 70.5%.
From 1 June to 31 December 2021 we delivered 10,668 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 7,188 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we funded 302 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we delivered 5,229 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 2,190 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 13,468 16-19 year olds in the City of Edinburgh 92.5% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 88 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 178 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020-21, 114 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2020-21 we invested over £12.2m in the local area.
SDS Support: Jamila's story
An Edinburgh teen suffering from anxiety improved her confidence and is now studying towards her Highers at college after seeking help from Skills Development Scotland.
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