Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B

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Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1B. PA has been developed to support individuals in Scotland who have reached school leaving age up to age 18, who are not in receipt of benefit, a route to an apprenticeship and employment opportunities. This phase is for 1 PA Frameworks available for delivery – Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks (extended up to maximum of 52 weeks if the participant is disabled or care experienced).The estimated volume for this notice is for up to 100 PA starts. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services. SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) for Social Services and Healthcare across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services (light-touch regime)