The government will train up 120,000 workers with the help of 30,000 apprenticeships over the course of the parliament.
With the help of a £3 billion apprenticeship budget the government promoted training skilled bricklayers, carpenters and healthcare support workers.
Bridget Phillipson, education secretary, said: “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, earn a wage and achieve and thrive.
“When we invest in skills for young people, we invest in a shared, stronger economic future – creating opportunities as part of our Plan for Change.
“But everyone has a role to play in a thriving economy, and we’re taking our responsibility seriously providing more routes into employment, it’s now the responsibility of young people to take them.”
The government said more routes into skilled work means more people building affordable homes, more care for NHS patients and more digital experts.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) backed the move.
A spokeswoman said: “This announcement provides a welcome boost to apprenticeship opportunities and supports the pipeline for driving fresh talent and upskilling seasoned labourers and professionals.
“Devolving decision-making to local mayors for the £14 million of adult skills funding for construction is a positive step and should make resource allocation more closely aligned with local plans.
“£100 million over four years to expand the Construction Skills Bootcamps as well as the ten new Technical Excellence Colleges opening across the country in September should provide the keys for each region to reap the benefits of this investment.
“RICS has called for greater equity and inclusion within the sector, opening the skills pipeline to communities underrepresented in the built environment. We also continue to advocate for a built environment GCSE qualification in England, like existing qualifications in Scotland and Wales.
“So, whilst this is welcome progress, there are still many other possibilities to enhance skills and labour access in the industry and reinvigorate it in time to meet ambitious targets.”
Roger Morton, director of business change at the National House Building Council (NHBC), said: “Today’s announcement signals a major and welcome shift in how we train the next generation of skilled workers, particularly in house building, one of the UK’s most critical industries…
“We also welcome the government’s wider investment in foundation apprenticeships and the expansion of adult training. These initiatives will play a vital role in rebuilding a strong, domestic workforce.
“This is about more than just getting people into jobs. It is also about delivering homes of quality that meet the nation’s needs and expectations.”