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Key data from West Lothian
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 5 employers and 126 individuals dealing with redundancy.
As of 31 December 2021 there were 1,271 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we supported 735 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 62.5% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in West Lothian is 69.0%.
From 1 June to 31 December 2021 we delivered 7,434 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 4,846 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we funded 163 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 31 December 2021 we delivered 2,189 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 837 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2021 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 8,236 16-19 year olds in West Lothian 91.3% were in education, employment or training and personal development.
In 2020-21 there were 42 registered Graduate Apprentices with a home address in the local authority and 32 registered with employers based in the area.
In 2020-21, 143 pupils started Foundation Apprenticeships in schools at SCQF Level 4-6 in this area.
In 2020-21 we invested over £6.6m in the local area.
SDS Support: Cameron's story
Failing one of his modules at college gave Cameron the push he needed to access support from his local Skills Development Scotland team.
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