Foundation Apprenticeships south of the border are set to provide paid training opportunities post-school. Pupils completing work-based pathways, such as Foundation Apprenticeships, experience better employment outcomes; higher wages and job satisfaction compared to peers. The findings were highlighted in a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which also found pupils completing Foundation Apprenticeships stayed in school longer and achieved higher academic performance levels. There are 15 different types of Foundation Apprenticeship, with the majority at SCQF level 6. She has developed into a confident and competent engineer.”Foundation Apprenticeships are funded by Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council.

Source: The Herald October 08, 2024 16:52 UTC