Scotland's Devolved Employment Services: Statistical Summary published – 24 July 2024

24 July 2024

The latest statistics were published on 24 July 2024 and demonstrate the continued impact of devolved employability provision in Scotland in supporting people of all ages who want help and support on their journey towards and into work.

• There have been 132,443 starts on either Fair Start Scotland (FSS) or No One Left Behind since April 2018 up to March 2024. 
• Official statistics in development for No One Left Behind show a total of 61,930 people started receiving support from April 2019 to March 2024. 
• Of the 61,930 people receiving support through No One Left Behind services, 19,146 have entered employment, with over 8,500 people also achieving other positive outcomes, such as gaining a qualification, starting work experience or volunteering.
• There have been 70,513 starts to FSS since April 2018, including 6,999 re-joins which has been possible since April 2021. 
• Overall, there have been 25,414 job starts since FSS launched

The full publication can be found at Scotland's Devolved Employment Services: Statistical Summary July 2024 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)