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Sector skills councils (SSCs) are employer-led organisations that cover specific industries in the United Kingdom.They were introduced by Adult Skills Minister, Rt Hon John Healey MP in 2002, [1] while the architect of the policy was Tom Bewick, an education and skills adviser to the Labour Government, 1997-2002.
The position of Minister for Youth Employment was a junior ministerial post created on 7 December 2011 following the recommendations of the Smith Group. [1] [2] The Minister reported primarily to the First Minister but was also accountable to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning and Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth.
Formerly part of the Scottish University for Industry, it is now part of Skills Development Scotland. Adults who respond to the media promotion are put in touch with a local learning provider where they are invited to participate in a program of personal, dedicated learning activities at a local centre.
The Junior Ministerial post of Minister for Youth Employment was created on 7 December 2011 following the recommendations of the Smith Group. [3] From April 2014, this was promoted to a Cabinet Secretary position, as Cabinet Secretary for Training, Youth and Women's Employment .
Local government in Scotland comprises thirty-two local authorities, commonly referred to as councils. Each council provides public services, including education, social care, waste management, libraries and planning. [1]
Trading Standards Scotland (TSS) is the national team for trading standards in Scotland. The team is jointly funded by the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Her Majesty's Treasury; and managed by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), the representative body of local government in Scotland.
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TECs managed various schemes including Youth Training (formerly known as the Youth Training Scheme) and the early modern apprenticeship. They also promoted training and business enterprise with local organisations. [3] TECs operated as private limited companies and reported on their progress to their regional government office. [4]