More young people stay on in learning

If young people stay in some form of learning beyond the age of 16, they are far more likely to realise their full potential. It is important that all young people progress into further learning and employment that develops and rewards their talents and ambitions.

A key priority of the LSC in Yorkshire and the Humber has been to improve the number of young people who stay in learning after the age of 16, and to increase those achieving at least a Level 2 qualification. The work we have done through Entry to Employment, Apprenticeships and the financial support available through the Education Maintenance Allowance has helped to achieve this.

Young people's views are important - the LSC supports the 14-19 Yorkshire and the Humber Challenge

The Challenge was introduced in January 2008 to ensure that the region's young learners are engaged and inspired to make positive decisions about their futures. Its goal has been to call all education, training and business partners to action so that Yorkshire and the Humber is the best place to live and grow up in.

Apprenticeships - first steps on young people's path to employment

Apprenticeship success rates for Yorkshire and the Humber have improved by 19% over the past five years, from 54% to 73%.

The region has had its fair share of award-winning apprentices, including National Apprentice of the Year 2008, Claire Harrison, who shared her tips for a successful career with school leavers taking their first steps on their own paths to employment at Skills Yorkshire and the Humber in 2009.

More recently, the Civil Service has backed Apprenticeships while the NHS has expanded its range of apprentice programmes to include IT user, accountancy, nursery nursing, decontamination and more. Thirteen health trusts that didn't previously have apprentices now do!

Over 32,000 people from Yorkshire and the Humber started an Apprenticeship in 2008/09 - an increase of 10% compared to the previous year.

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