Written Question · S5W-28770 · Session 5
What assessment has been undertaken regarding (a) apprenticeship and (b) graduate workforce planning for the (i) tourism and (ii) agricultu…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been undertaken regarding (a) apprenticeship and (b) graduate workforce planning for the (i) tourism and (ii) agriculture sector.
The answer
(i) Regarding Tourism sector assessment, Skills Development Scotland has produced the Tourism Skills Investment Plan which outlined the key skills priorities for the sector (pre-COVID-19). Skills Development Scotland also produces an annual Tourism Skills Assessment. Additionally the National Tourism Skills Group plays a key role in identifying the skills needs in the tourism sector, and the demand for Apprenticeship frameworks.
The Scottish Government developed a new national tourism strategy, Scotland Outlook 2030. This strategy has a strong focus on the workforce and a key role for Work-based Learning. Due to the impact of COVID-19 focus has been shifted to supporting the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) develop a National Action Plan. The STERG National Action Plan will however look to align with Scotland Outlook 2030.
(ii) Regarding an assessment for apprenticeships in the agriculture sector, an annual Modern Apprenticeship Demand Assessment is undertaken with key stakeholders to inform the Skills Development Scotland Contracting Process. Skills Development Scotland has also worked with industry partners to develop the Food & Drink Skills Investment Plan. This plan articulates the skills priorities for the sector. Building on the plan, new frameworks have been developed in this sector:Brewing MAFood & Drink Technical MALand-based Management MADistilling MA (currently in development)
Additionally, the Scottish Government launched The Rural Skills Action Plan in June 2019. This plan sets out our strategic approach to support the skills needs of the rural economy by addressing skills shortages, talent retention and attraction, and demographic challenges.
This is complimented by the Employers’ Toolkit for Agricultural Apprenticeships, Training and Placement Support, also launched in June 2019, to assist small rural businesses in attracting, recruiting and retaining staff and it is an important instrument in supporting further Apprenticeship delivery for the sector.
The Scottish Government developed a new national tourism strategy, Scotland Outlook 2030. This strategy has a strong focus on the workforce and a key role for Work-based Learning. Due to the impact of COVID-19 focus has been shifted to supporting the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) develop a National Action Plan. The STERG National Action Plan will however look to align with Scotland Outlook 2030.
(ii) Regarding an assessment for apprenticeships in the agriculture sector, an annual Modern Apprenticeship Demand Assessment is undertaken with key stakeholders to inform the Skills Development Scotland Contracting Process. Skills Development Scotland has also worked with industry partners to develop the Food & Drink Skills Investment Plan. This plan articulates the skills priorities for the sector. Building on the plan, new frameworks have been developed in this sector:Brewing MAFood & Drink Technical MALand-based Management MADistilling MA (currently in development)
Additionally, the Scottish Government launched The Rural Skills Action Plan in June 2019. This plan sets out our strategic approach to support the skills needs of the rural economy by addressing skills shortages, talent retention and attraction, and demographic challenges.
This is complimented by the Employers’ Toolkit for Agricultural Apprenticeships, Training and Placement Support, also launched in June 2019, to assist small rural businesses in attracting, recruiting and retaining staff and it is an important instrument in supporting further Apprenticeship delivery for the sector.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-28770 by reference.