SNP support Scotland's apprentices

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2009-06-10

The SNP Scottish Government today announced support of £2000 for firms to take on young apprentices who face redundancy before completing their training.

The "Adopt an Apprentice" scheme will pay employers up to £2000 to recruit a redundant apprentice.

Launching the scheme Cabinet Secretary for Education and SKills Fiona Hyslop said;

"The SNP is committed to doing everything that we can to help people in this current economic climate and ScotAction is the SNP Scottish Government's skills support package for providing real financial support to businesses and individuals through the recession.

"Apprentices are vital for Scotland's for recovery. That is why the Scottish Government announced a huge increase in funding of £16 million for 7,800 new apprenticeships this year. 'Adopt An Apprentice' is a £1.7 million initiative, supported by the European Social Fund, which will help redundant apprentices.

 

"Unlike other countries, this scheme is open to all ages of apprentice and all sectors and I am delighted that as a result of this initiative there is the potential for all apprentices across Scotland to be given the opportunity to complete their training.

"Over the next few weeks I will be announcing further support through ScotAction to help employers recruit and retain apprentices. The success of the 'Adopt An Apprentice' scheme ultimately rests with employers and I would urge them to take advantage of this exciting new offer."