Nanette Milne, Scottish Conservative MSP for the North East has called on the Scottish Government to protect STEM apprenticeships in the Oil & Gas sector.
Nanette Milne, Scottish Conservative MSP for the North East said:
“It is currently a difficult time for the oil and gas sector. However, it is vital that the industry plan for the future and the significant job opportunities.
“The recommendations of the Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce proposed a new Apprenticeship Supervisory Board, to ring-fence a proportion of all Modern Apprenticeship starts for STEM frameworks. It also recommends that this proportion should be significant and above the current level, and that STEM apprenticeships should be actively promoted to employers and young people.
“Given that the oil and gas sector is facing a significant level of retirement amongst its workforce, it is vital that discussions take place with the industry to plan for future workforce needs, and that key STEM apprenticeships are protected so that the industry has the people it needs in the future.”