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 1st of April 2020 to 31st of December 2020 we have supported employers and 18 individuals dealing with redundancy.
As of the 1st of January 2021 there were 228 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1st April 2020 to 1st January 2021 we supported 52 Modern Apprenticeship starts.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Eilean Siar is 65%.
From 1st June 2020 to 31st December 2020 we delivered 684 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 502 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1st April 2020 to 31st December 2020, 220 people have registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1st April 2020 to 1st January 2021 we funded 17 Employability Fund starts.
From 1st April 2020 to 31st December 2020 we delivered 417 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 246 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2020 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 1,068 16-19 year olds in Eilean Siar 95.5% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
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
