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Key data from the Shetland Islands
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 7 individuals dealing with redundancy.
As of 31 December 2021 there were 353 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 122 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 62.3% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in Shetland Islands is 80.4%.
From 1 June to 31 December 2021 we delivered 768 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 553 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we funded 13 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we delivered 378 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 135 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 983 16-19 year olds in Shetland Islands 97.0% 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.
Read Shane's storyLocal Information
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Local Contacts
Head of Operations, North Region
Anthony Standing
- Tel: 0300 013 4120 and 07899 818426
- Email Anthony Standing
