Our performance in Dumfries and Galloway
Our latest briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Key data from Dumfries and Galloway
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we provided PACE support to 9 individuals dealing with redundancy in the local area.
As of the 25 June 2021 there were 988 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we supported 136 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 33.1% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Dumfries & Galloway is 63.1%.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 we delivered 7,189 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 3,939 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 of the 8,269 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 87% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we funded 26 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we delivered 992 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 457 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2020 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 5,728 16-19 year olds in Dumfries & Galloway 91.9% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 20 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 12 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020-21, 108 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2020-21 we invested over £4.8m in the local area.
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