Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has been tasked by the Scottish Government to upskill the workforce of Scotland.

Modern Apprenticeships funded by SDS fall into three age categories each of which are subject to specific rules of eligibility: 

• 16 to 19 years of age

• 20 to 24 years of age

• 25 years of age or older
  
  

All Modern Apprentices must be employed before they can start on the programme