The government has announced an initiative to create 120,000 new training opportunities aimed at young people. This initiative is part of a broader skills revolution intended to equip the next generation with essential trades, such as carpentry and healthcare support. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized that investing in youth skills drives economic growth. The plan includes a substantial £3 billion budget for apprenticeships, and the British Chambers of Commerce has welcomed the funding, highlighting its potential to address the current high NEET rates among youth, while also expressing concern over cuts to higher-level apprenticeship funding.
A skilled workforce is the key to steering the economy forward, and today we're backing the next generation by giving young people more opportunities to learn a trade.
Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by Government.
At a time when there are nearly 1 million NEET young people in the UK, employers will welcome the new Foundation Apprenticeships.
We recognise the funding challenges ministers are facing, but skills gaps at higher levels render the defunding of Level 7 apprenticeship opportunities deeply disappointing.
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