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Key data from Midlothian
From 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 we supported a number of employers and 411 individuals dealing with redundancy.
As of 31 March 2022 there were 844 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 we supported 584 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 66.1% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Midlothian is 69.2%.
From 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 we delivered 7,628 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 4,136 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
As at 31 May 2022 of the 5,388 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 84% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 we funded 93 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 we delivered 1,861 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 766 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 3,690 16-19 year olds in Midlothian 93.7% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 17 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 10 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020-21, 130 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2020-21 we invested over £2.4m in the local area.
SDS Support: Robert's story
Skills Development Scotland’s careers service has helped Midlothian teen Robert overcome barriers including mental health, homelessness and lack of qualifications to gain his first job.
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