Our performance in Eilean Siar
Our latest briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in Eilean Siar.
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Key data from Eilean Siar
From 1 of April to 30 June 2021 we have supported 22 individuals faced with redundancy in the local area.
As of the 25 June 2021 there were 214 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we supported 10 Modern Apprenticeship starts. The majority of starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Eilean Siar is 72.2%.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 we delivered 948 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 624 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 of the 1,496 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 60% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we funded 11 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we delivered 104 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 63 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 1,052 16-19 year olds in Eilean Siar 95.6% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020, 54 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2019-20 we invested over £1.3m in the local area.
SDS and CNEs Charter
The Western Isles Charter is a first-of-its-kind document for Scotland, setting out how Skills Development Scotland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will work together to increase opportunities across the Islands and boost the local economy.
Find out moreSDS Support: Anna's story
Find out how Eiliean Siar teen Anna started preparing for a lifelong career in the classroom through a Foundation Apprenticeship.
Read Anna's storyRegional Skills Assessments
Local Contacts
Head of Operations, North Region
Anthony Standing
- Tel: 0300 013 4120 and 07899 818426
- Email Anthony Standing
