Apprenticeship (Skills Development Review) 2021

Closed 16 Jan 2022

Opened 26 Nov 2021

Contact

Juan Kinley

(Training Schemes Manager)

Training Services

+44 1624 687088

juan.kinley2@gov.im

Feedback updated 28 Jun 2022

We asked

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).

You said

·       123 responses were received

  • 41% were on behalf of an organisation
     
  • 44% were from individuals
     
  • The highest number of responses was from the construction trade 25%
     
  • Over 70% felt there should be a fixed / comparable pay scale for those apprenticeships supported under the scheme and 70% felt all ‘skills’ should receive the same financial support for incentive payments

We did

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.

Overview

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.

Why your views matter

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.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Students
  • Parents, carers and & guardians

Interests

  • Education 16-19
  • Secondary education
  • Higher education