A record number of school leavers in Highland area are going into work, training or study – beating the national average.
New figures released yesterday show that 94 per cent of young people leaving school in the Highland area are going on to positive destinations.
A total of 64% of school leavers in Highland in 2014/15 went on to higher or further education, while 36% found work.
It is a significant increase from the 85% going into positive outcomes five years ago.
The number of young people in positive destinations in Highland was higher than the national average of 92%.
Kate Forbes MSP, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said: “It’s excellent news that 94% of young people in Highland are going on to a positive destination after leaving school – with most continuing in education or training.
“With record numbers of young people across Scotland in positive destinations, young people in Highland have exceeded the national average – and there has been steady improvement over the past five years.
“While these figures are hugely encouraging, there is more to do.”
Record number of Highland school leavers going into work
