Our performance in the Highlands
Our latest briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in the Highlands.
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Key data from the Highlands
From 1 of April to 30 June 2021 we have supported 32 individuals faced with redundancy in the local area.
As of the 25 June 2021 there were 2,168 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we supported 164 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 50.0% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Highland is 68.2%.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 we delivered 9,244 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 5,088 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 of the 13,445 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 77% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we funded 24 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we delivered 998 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 457 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 9,570 16-19 year olds in Highland 92.6% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 41 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 41 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020, 262 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2019-20 we invested over £10.5m in the local area.
SDS Support: Mark's story
Mark Baltazar pursued a Modern Apprenticeship so he could work, earn and learn.
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Local Contacts
Head of Operations, North Region
Anthony Standing
- Tel: 0300 013 4120 and 07899 818426
- Email Anthony Standing
