2. NEETS NEETS – the challenges we face 47% - a lack of work experience 25% - a lack of confidence Support required 46% - boosting their self confidence 36% - boosting their motivation

3. Traineeships Encouraging progression figures 63% of leavers progressed to employment or learning at a higher level

4. Apprenticeships 12% of all establishments in Wales offer formal Apprenticeships 30% of employers in Wales plan to offer Apprenticeships in the future 87% of employers in Wales, who had apprentices, said that they were a cost effective way to train staff

5. Jobs Growth Wales 95% of applicants aged over 18 Total number of applicants – 25,533 Job opportunities created – 8,672 Job opportunities filled – 6,896 Following completion, 66% gained employment or an apprenticeship with the same employer

6. Investment in skills Research shows employers in Wales spend less on training per employee and per trainee than the other UK nations Unweighted base Wales total 1,501 UK total 11,117 Total training expenditure£1.72bn£49.0bn Per capita training expenditure (total workforce)£1,450£1,775 Per capita training expenditure (training employer’s workforce £1,650£2,050 Per trainee training expenditure£2,600£3,275 Spend per trainee/per employee rounded to the nearest £25 Source: Employer Skills Survey 2011