Written Question · S3W-26293 · Session 3
What the remit is of Skills Development Scotland regarding the apprenticeship guarantee for displaced apprentices continuing with training.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the remit is of Skills Development Scotland regarding the apprenticeship guarantee for displaced apprentices continuing with training.
The answer
Skills Development Scotland solely manages the funding of the Adopt an Apprentice Scheme on behalf of the Scottish Government. In the first instance training providers of displaced apprentices, contracted by Skills Development Scotland, should work with the apprentice to support the search for alternative employment which will allow the apprentice to complete their training.
If it does not prove possible to source alternative employment the training provider would be expected to provide initial advice and guidance about possible alternative training opportunities. The provision of alternative training opportunities is managed in partnership between Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council and delivered through colleges. This reflects the ability of colleges to offer a variety of alternative training options to individuals.
If it does not prove possible to source alternative employment the training provider would be expected to provide initial advice and guidance about possible alternative training opportunities. The provision of alternative training opportunities is managed in partnership between Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council and delivered through colleges. This reflects the ability of colleges to offer a variety of alternative training options to individuals.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-26293 by reference.