APPRENTICESHIP DELIVERS SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE.

APPRENTICESHIP DELIVERS SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE.

The news that young Scots will be able to start modern apprenticeships in life sciences from August this year has been warmly welcomed by Dundee West MSP and Convenor of the Cross Party Group on Life Sciences Joe FitzPatrick.

Mr FitzPatrick said;

"As we face tough times in our economy we must work together to ensure our young people have the skills we need for the future.

"An apprenticeship in life sciences will offer our young people the opportunity to train for employment in one of Scotland's growing industries.

"There is no doubt Scotland is leading the way in life sciences. As the industry grows we need more people trained to support the work of our scientists - this apprenticeship will do that and encourage more young people into sciences.

"As the connections being built between Scotland's life sciences industry and China's growing economy show this is an area of real potential for Scotland.

"With around 18,000 apprenticeship places available across our industries this year a new apprenticeship in life sciences highlights the SNP's commitment to working with Scottish industry and Scotland's young people to ensure we have the skills we need to deliver a strong Scottish economy in the future."