Our performance in the Shetland Islands
Our latest briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in the Shetland Islands.
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Key data from the Shetland Islands
As of the 25 June 2021 there were 353 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we supported 10 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 30.0% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Shetland Islands is 76.2%.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 we delivered 1,314 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 691 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 of the 1,378 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 84% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we funded 5 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we delivered 158 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 80 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2020 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 977 16-19 year olds in Shetland Islands 96.8% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 8 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 7 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020-21, 12 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2020-21 we invested over £1.3m in the local area.
SDS Support: Shane's story
Lerwick man Shane Johnson wanted to get into a career that could make his kids proud and a Modern Apprenticeship is helping him do just that.
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Local Contacts
Head of Operations, North Region
Anthony Standing
- Tel: 0300 013 4120 and 07899 818426
- Email Anthony Standing
