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Independent Review of Skills Landscape in Scotland
The Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape closes its consultation phase on Friday 23 December. You can take part in the consultation in two ways:
- Complete the questionnaire by filling out the online survey
- a written submission by email to skillsdeliveryreview@gov.scot
You can do this either as an individual, or through your organisation.
Strengthening Apprenticeships in Scotland
A new report published by the OECD, strengthening Skills In Scotland, makes recommendations on how to strengthen the apprenticeship system in the face of changing labour market needs.
The report has been developed in collaboration with SAAB and Skills Development Scotland (SDS). Paul Campbell and the Employer Engagement Group led the work and members from across SAAB were consulted to provide an employer voice and perspective.
SAAB Strategy
SAAB Group Board Chair, Peter Farrer, has been working with the other Chairs of the groups to create a new strategy for SAAB which is ambitious, reflects SAAB's aims to grow apprenticeship numbers while aligning with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) to support employers, learners and the Scottish economy.
Next steps involve taking the draft strategy out to all other SAAB members to gather contributions and feedback. The SAAB team with work with all groups in the new year to flesh out workplans, aligned to the new SAAB strategy.
AAG Chair's Report
The third annual report from the Chair of the Apprenticeship Approvals Group has been published.
The report, from Ruth Jennings of SAAB Standards and Frameworks and Sainsbury's, demonstrates how employers remain at the heart of apprenticeships, reflecting the skills needed by industry, as businesses and the economy adapt to a post-pandemic, changing world of work.
New Digital Technology apprenticeship - now live
The Technical Apprenticeship in Digital Technology (SCQF Level 8), is now live with full framework details available via apprenticeships.scot
The new apprenticeship replaces a number of existing IT apprenticeships, to offer one with three pathways into Software Development, Cyber Security or Data Analytics - this will help provide a flexible model to meet employers’ specific needs.
Graduate Apprenticeships - progress report
Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council co-published the Graduate Apprenticeships progress report for 2021-22.
The report highlights increasing employer uptake of Graduate Apprenticeships – with the number of employers offering Graduate Apprenticeships rising to 530, supporting 1,166 learners nationwide and delivering critical skills for the economy.
Other news this month
The Apprentice Engagement Group is recruiting!
- Do you know a current apprentice who is passionate and vocal about the benefits of apprenticeships? Contact a member of the SAAB Team.
Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
- Skills Development Scotland has announced the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards finalists to launch Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023, which takes place 6 – 10 March.
Careers Services
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has published the Delivering Scotland’s Career Services 2021-22 report.
Apprenticeship development
- Help design and develop apprenticeships for your sector. SDS are looking for employers who can support with the current phase of standards and frameworks development across a variety of sectors: management; finance; customer services; hospitality; equine; freight and logistics; and manufacturing products.
Questions?
Contact a member of the SAAB Team
