Education working for all!: Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce final report

The current unemployment rate in Scotland is almost three times the all age unemployment rate and double that of the best performing European countries. More than 50 per cent of school leavers don't go to university. Very few gain industry relevant qualifications while still at school. The breakdown of challenges facing youth in Scotland are as follows: less than 30 per cent of Scottish businesses have any contact with education, only 27 per cent of employers offer work experience opportunities, only 29 per cent of employers recruit directly from education, and only 13 per cent of employers have apprenticeships. The Commission's task was to make recommendations towards Scotland producing better qualified, work ready and motivated young people with skills relevant to modern employment opportunities, both as employees and entrepreneurs of the future.

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