... I'll simply re-produce the relevant News Release below, which can also be found via this link:
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Future looking bright for Edinburgh's school leavers
Published Tuesday 7 January 2014
More school leavers are moving into work, education,
or training. This is thanks to the strong partnership that has developed
between the public and private sectors through the Edinburgh Guarantee.
Figures published by
the Scottish Government show that the success rate of school leavers in
Edinburgh achieving and sustaining a positive destination is continuing
to rise and is now at the highest rate ever in Edinburgh. The figure is
up 3.1% on this time last year and is now at 91.4%.
A positive destination is defined as a place in Higher Education, Further Education, a job, paid apprenticeship, or work-focused training.
Cllr Paul Godzik, Convener of the Children and Families Committee, said: “Whether it’s employment, apprenticeships or training, young people need to move out of school and into a positive destination quickly. It is really encouraging that there has been such an improvement in the figures once again. Moving on to make a new start in life is the boost young people need at this critical point in their lives, and I am delighted that the Edinburgh Guarantee is having such a positive effect.”
Cllr Frank Ross, Convener of the Economy Committee, said: “Ensuring that Edinburgh’s young people have opportunities is vital for the economic success of our city. The year on year improvements that have been achieved since the inception of the Edinburgh Guarantee show that focused collaboration can make a real difference to many young lives. I am confident that with sustained investment and the support of our public, private and third sector partners these improvements will continue in future.”
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A positive destination is defined as a place in Higher Education, Further Education, a job, paid apprenticeship, or work-focused training.
Cllr Paul Godzik, Convener of the Children and Families Committee, said: “Whether it’s employment, apprenticeships or training, young people need to move out of school and into a positive destination quickly. It is really encouraging that there has been such an improvement in the figures once again. Moving on to make a new start in life is the boost young people need at this critical point in their lives, and I am delighted that the Edinburgh Guarantee is having such a positive effect.”
Cllr Frank Ross, Convener of the Economy Committee, said: “Ensuring that Edinburgh’s young people have opportunities is vital for the economic success of our city. The year on year improvements that have been achieved since the inception of the Edinburgh Guarantee show that focused collaboration can make a real difference to many young lives. I am confident that with sustained investment and the support of our public, private and third sector partners these improvements will continue in future.”
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