I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 to 262, inclusive, together.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables:
Under 25 Participation 2015
-
|
Starters
|
Bridging/Foundation*
|
905
|
Community Training Centres*
|
1,528
|
Justice Workshops*
|
99
|
Local Training Initiatives*
|
1,653
|
Specialist Training Providers*
|
736
|
Specific Skills Long*
|
1,965
|
Specific Skills Short*
|
1,231
|
Traineeship*
|
875
|
VTOS**
|
827
|
Youthreach*
|
3,266
|
Under 25 Participation 2016
-
|
Starters
|
Bridging/Foundation*
|
483
|
Community Training Centres*
|
983
|
Justice Workshops*
|
63
|
Local Training Initiatives*
|
1,254
|
Specialist Training Providers*
|
621
|
Specific Skills Long*
|
2,073
|
Specific Skills Short*
|
908
|
Traineeship*
|
822
|
VTOS**
|
***667
|
Youthreach*
|
***3,112
|
*Note
The starters will vary each year because the programme operates on a continuous intake over the full calendar year
**Note
This programme operates on an academic year basis
***Note
Provisional figures as 2 ETBs are not included at this point