As part a review of the Isle of Man’s Education and Training functions, the Department of Education Sport and Culture sought the views on policy principles around the provision of the apprenticeship scheme. The responses will be used to inform the policy required to develop a new proposed Apprenticeship Scheme (Skills Development Scheme).
· 123 responses were received
All responses received during the consultation have been considered and will be utilised to develop a new Skills Development Scheme fit for current times. Within the Island Plan, the Department has committed to this scheme’s review by December 2022.
As part a review of the Isle of Man’s Education and Training functions, the Department of Education Sport and Culture seek views on policy principles around the provision of the apprenticeship scheme. The responses to this consultation will be used to inform the policy required to develop a new proposed Apprenticeship Scheme (Skills Development Scheme).
The principal purpose of providing financial assistance under the Apprenticeship scheme is to develop the skills of the Island's workforce in order to stimulate wider economic benefits (revenues, jobs, profits, expenditure in the local economy) and the associated fiscal benefits (direct and indirect taxes) which are far in excess of the financial support provided.
To gather information regarding the potential future use and administration of the scheme with a view to stimulate growth in the Isle of Man economy and to ensure that the scheme is fit for current times.
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