Our performance in West Lothian
Our latest briefing provides a snapshot of the work we do for individuals and businesses in West Lothian.
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Key data from West Lothian
As of the 25 June 2021 there were 1,164 Modern Apprentices in training.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we supported 140 Modern Apprenticeship starts. 47.1% of the starts in the local area were aged 16-24.
The Modern Apprenticeship achievement rate in West Lothian is 70.4%.
From 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021 we delivered 9,057 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 5,263 school pupils through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 of the 11,403 maintained school pupils in the local authority, 85% were registered on myworldofwork.co.uk.
From 1 April to 25 June 2021 we funded 73 Employability Fund starts.
From 1 April to 30 June 2021 we delivered 871 Career Information, Advice and Guidance engagements for 405 post-school customers through a mix of group and one-to-one sessions.
The 2020 Annual Participation Measure showed that of the 8,033 16-19 year olds in West Lothian 92.4% 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.
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