URL: https://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4874

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Head of Lifelong Learning and Skills brought a report which provided an overview of the apprenticeship landscape in Sheffield. It gave regional and national context, relevant statistical data and an update on current delivery.      10.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee notes:   a)    The positive impact of apprenticeship provision and good jobs to both the local economy and to support young people and adults moving into the workplace. b)    Recent trends in national, regional and local landscape and data with regard to apprenticeship provision. c)    The effectiveness of delivery of apprenticeship training within the Lifelong Learning and Skills service and how these fits into the wider local offer and supports disadvantaged groups. d)    The links that exist between apprenticeship opportunities and work taking place within the Council’s Employment and Skills Service and through South Yorkshire’s Mayoral Combined Authority to engage local employers and organisations and to increase the number of apprenticeship opportunities available to residents of Sheffield.     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 No decision is required from Committee; this paper provides an update on the apprenticeship landscape in Sheffield and fully appraise the committee of this work and wider work taking place regionally.     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 None. This paper is provided for update purposes about the delivery of apprenticeships locally and within a regional and national context and the work that is taking place to extend this offer future. No decision or alternative options are to be considered at this point.    

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026