THOUSANDS of young Scots are being turned away from colleges across the country despite a growing demand for qualifications and high rates of youth unemployment.
THOUSANDS of young Scots are being turned away from colleges across the country despite a growing demand for qualifications and high rates of youth unemployment.
funding CALL: Colleges chief John Henderson.
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Andrew Denholm Education Correspondent
A snapshot survey by The Herald has prompted calls for extra funding after it revealed at least 10,000 students are on waiting lists, with the final total likely to be significantly higher.
While 21.5% of 16 to 24-year-olds in Scotland are now out of work, the Scottish Government has slashed teaching budgets for further education institutions – which focus primarily on vocational courses – while spending on universities has been protected.
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