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Key data from Perth and Kinross

In the last 12 months to the 30 June 2018 we supported 2 employers and 54 individuals dealing with redundancy.

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As of 29 June 2018 there were 1,041 apprentices in training.

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From 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 we supported 121 Modern Apprenticeship starts.

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The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Perth & Kinross is 72%.

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From 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 we delivered 2,546 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 1,767 people through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.

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From 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 756 people have registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.

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From 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 we funded 23 Employability Fund starts.

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From 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 our Employer Engagement team has provided skills advice to 2 businesses.

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The 2018 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 5,584 16-19 year olds in Perth & Kinross 94.0% were in education, employment or training and personal development.

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Supporting business in Perth and Kinross

We help local employers in Perth and Kinross make sure they have the right skills now and in the future by providing support and advice on skills, talent development and funding.

In the last three months our Employer Engagement team has provided:

  • Skills advice to two companies

In the last 12 months we also supported two companies and 54 individuals dealing with redundancy.

Contact your local Employer Engagement Adviser Sam Greer or visit Our Skillsforce.

Supporting partners in Perth and Kinross

We work closely with schools across Perth and Kinross, supporting the My World of Work aspects of the School Partnership Agreements. Your local Partner Development and Integration Executive can help with:

  • Delivery of the successful My World of Work School Ambassador programme
  • Raising awareness and building capacity amongst teachers to use all the online resources available, including the recently developed Lesson Inserts
  • Developing new Lesson Inserts. A simple way to link the curriculum with careers

We’ve also organised update and awareness sessions amongst other local partner organisations to embed My World of Work into their own services. This has included close ties with Perth College and Perth & Kinross Council to ensure that My World of Work is placed firmly at the heart of their organisation.

Contact your local Partner Development and Integration Executive Susan Rees or visit the partner area of My World of Work.

Local Information

SDS Spend

Breakdown of SDS spend in Perth and Kinross.

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Making Skills Work

Our summer 2018 briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in Perth and Kinross.

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Participation Measure

A summary of the 2018 Annual Participation Measure for Perth and Kinross.

Find out more

Local Partner Guide

A guide to our products, services and the partnership opportunities available.

Download guide

Labour Market Profile

We have compiled a summary Labour Market Information (LMI) profile for Perth and Kinross.

Download LMI profile

Partnership Action for Continuing Employment

Helen Davidson and Corinne Milligan are your PACE regional chairs and can be contacted on 01738 637639.

Download local pack

Regional Skills Assessments

RSA insight report

The insight report focuses on the demand for skills and implications for skills and wider economic and social development planning.

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RSA slidepack

An accompanying slidepack of the charts and tables in the RSA Insight report.

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Local Authority summary report

The summary report summarises the RSA Insight report with a local authority focus, looking at issues and challenges, gaps in the evidence and implication for skills planning.

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RSA infographic

A summary infographic of employment demand over the period 2017-2027, showing overall employment as well as projected job openings by occupation, sector (industrial and key) and qualifications.

Find out more

Local Contacts

Head of Operations, North East Region

Gordon MacDougall

Regional Skills Planning Lead

Allison Carrington

Area Manager

Jill Hunter

Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships

Elaine Walls

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