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Key data from Orkney
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 22 individuals dealing with redundancy.
As of 31 December 2021 there were 226 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 75 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 64.0% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Orkney Islands is 80.9%.
From 1 June to 31 December 2021 we delivered 1,093 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 712 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we delivered 336 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 108 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 2020-21, 19 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2020-21 we invested over £1.m in the local area.
SDS Support: Greg's story
Greg Mulraine is constructing an exciting career for himself, thanks to a Modern Apprenticeship with SSE.
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Local Contacts
Head of Operations, North Region
Anthony Standing
- Tel: 0300 013 4120 and 07899 818426
- Email Anthony Standing
Regional Skills Planning Lead
Stephen Sheridan
- Tel: stephen.sheridan@sds.co.uk
- Email Stephen Sheridan
