Issue - meetings

Presentation by Area Manager, Skills Development Scotland

The Committee gave consideration to a presentation by the Area Manager, Skills Development Scotland, which provided information on the organisations’ response to Covid-19; services available to those in school; services available to those no longer at school; partnership working; and the future focus of the organisation. It was agreed that the Area Manager would provide a copy of the presentation for circulation to Members following the meeting.

Discussion took place around the ways in which financial incentives and greater engagement with local businesses could assist in increasing the number of apprenticeship opportunities in the area; the new Young Person’s Guarantee initiative; the Developing the Young Workforce Kickstart Scheme; and the need for increased publicity around grants and assistance available.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the contents of the presentation.