Our performance in the Orkney Islands
Our latest briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in the Orkney Islands.
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Key data from Orkney
As of the 25 June 2021 there were 214 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we supported a number of Modern Apprenticeship starts. 50.0% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Orkney Islands is 70.0%.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 we delivered 1,124 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 644 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 of the 1,217 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 77% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we funded a number of Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we delivered 122 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 45 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 829 16-19 year olds in Orkney Islands 93.4% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 12 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 12 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020, 19 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2019-20 we invested over £1m in the local area.
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Local Contacts
Head of Operations, North Region
Anthony Standing
- Tel: 0300 013 4120 and 07899 818426
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Regional Skills Planning Lead
Stephen Sheridan
- Tel: stephen.sheridan@sds.co.uk
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