Question reference: S5W-33636
- Asked by: George Adam, MSP for Paisley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 30 November 2020
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 30 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to further support apprenticeship recruitment in response to the recently-published Young Person’s Guarantee.
Answer
The Scottish Government recognises and values the important of apprenticeships and the key role they will play in our economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Apprenticeships are a way for employers to invest in their workforce and support high quality jobs, enabling employers to gain skilled workers the economy requires both now and in the future.
That is why we are pleased to introduce an Apprenticeship Employment Grant until March 2021 allowing employers to make the best decision for their business on whether to recruit a new entrant or a redundant apprentice with some experience.
The payment of £5,000 for 16-24-year olds and for those aged up to 29 who are disabled, care leavers and Minority Ethnic would bring parity with the recently enhanced Adopt an Apprentice of £5,000.
Once launched, the Skills Development Scotland website will provide more information on the Apprenticeship Employment Grant.