SNP WORKING FOR SCOTLAND’S APPRENTICES.

SNP WORKING FOR SCOTLAND’S APPRENTICES.

GRAY FAILS LEARNING TEST … AGAIN

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson today highlighted the SNP’s programme of support for apprentices as he countered Labour’s uninformed efforts to mislead vulnerable apprentices.

Mr Gibson has listed some of the actions the SNP and the Scottish Government has taken to support apprentices. Describing the support on offer Mr Gibson said;

“As we enter the recession it’s time to support Scotland’s jobs, training and skills – not to undermine the vital efforts that are already taking place.

“Iain Gray is trying to take the Scottish public for fools – unfortunately April fools day was last week.

“The helpline number for those apprentices facing redundancy is 0808 100 1855.
“Skills Development Scotland keep a database of apprentices made redundant and support them to find new jobs and continue their training – after all that’s where Iain Gray got his information from.

“Staff in Skills Development Scotland work hard to find vacancies for apprentices working with skills councils, trade bodies and the STUC.

“Trade Unions and Colleges are aware of the apprenticeship guarantee and a media campaign to promote the helpline number for anyone facing redundancy, including any of Scotland’s valuable apprentices was launched last month.

“Iain Gray has failed to do his homework once again. He has already misled Parliament over apprenticeships, now he’s misleading the public and damaging the efforts of those offering essential support and training.

“The SNP, the Scottish Government and all organisations involved in delivering skills and training for Scotland’s apprentices and those people made redundant are working together to ensure Scotland is best placed to recover from this recession and to emerge strongly when this downturn is over.

“Labour should join these constructive efforts and acknowledge the progress we have already made.”