Decision details

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to note the introduction of a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced young people applying for apprenticeship roles across the Council since July 2019;

(ii)        to approve the continuation of the further extension of the scheme to all Council roles on a permanent basis;

(iii)       to note the additional developments being undertaken to support young people;

(iv)       to note that officers would provide information outwith the meeting on (a) the percentage of looked after school leavers in positive follow up destinations in Aberdeen once this was available, (b) the gender breakdown of the figures (if available), and (c) whether the 120 care experienced young people were provided with laptops or access to online training to assist them in applying for jobs; and

(v)        to congratulate all staff involved in obtaining the Investors in Young People Gold Standard Award in March 2020.