Better diversity plea for trainees

A Paisley politician has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help diverse groups succeed at Modern Apprenticeships.

Labour MSP Mary Fee welcomed figures showing the Scottish Government has met its target to reduce youth unemployment by 40 per cent four years earlier than planned.

However, the Wes t Scotland MSP called on the Scottish Government to do more for female, disabled and black and minority ethnic people, to become apprentices and reach their full potential.

Statistic show that the majority of women are pigeon- holed into certain apprenticeships and only 1.5 per cent of construction roles go to women

Mrs Fee said:“The Scottish Government must act now to improve the opportunities for female, disabled and BME young people and improve the opportunities for these apprentices to take on the highest levels and achieve their potential.

“If action isn’t taken, then we will find ourselves here next year repeating ourselves while young people are let down.”