Question reference: S6W-26688
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 4 April 2024 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 2 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the construction industry in relation to the reported freeze on Modern Apprenticeships.
Answer
The funding for the 38,000 apprentices in training is committed. Skills Development Scotland commenced contracting for up to 25,500 new Modern Apprenticeship opportunities at the start of April, including in the construction sector.