Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 12 March 2026 [Draft]
12 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Budget 2026-27 (Apprenticeships)
We are providing around £198 million in 2026-27 to support 25,500 new modern apprenticeships, 5,000 new foundation apprenticeships and more than 1,200 new graduate apprenticeships and will continue providing support for more than 39,000 apprentices who are already in training.
Our priority is to maximise high-quality apprenticeships to meet business needs and to develop our future workforce. Funding will be closely aligned with skills priorities to support economic growth and help to tackle youth unemployment. We will continue working closely with the Scottish Funding Council and with Skills Development Scotland to assess demand and to ensure that funding is targeted appropriately.
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