Question reference: S6W-22842
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 10 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 24 November 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what funding it is providing for colleges to deliver courses on the traditional trades.
Answer
The Scottish Government have agreed the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) budget for 23/24 and SDS have completed contract awards to support up to 25,500 new Modern Apprentice (MA) starts in 23/24. This may include MAs in traditional craft occupations subject to the demand.