The government will train up 120,000 workers with the help of 30,000 apprenticeships over the course of the parliament.<\/p>\n
With the help of a \u00a33 billion apprenticeship budget the government promoted training skilled bricklayers, carpenters and healthcare support workers.<\/p>\n
Bridget Phillipson, education secretary, said: \u201cA skilled workforce is the key to steering the economy forward, and today we\u2019re backing the next generation by giving young people more opportunities to learn a trade, earn a wage and achieve and thrive.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we invest in skills for young people, we invest in a shared, stronger economic future \u2013 creating opportunities as part of our Plan for Change.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut everyone has a role to play in a thriving economy, and we\u2019re taking our responsibility seriously providing more routes into employment, it\u2019s now the responsibility of young people to take them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The government said more routes into skilled work means more people building affordable homes, more care for NHS patients and more digital experts.<\/p>\n
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) backed the move.<\/p>\n
A spokeswoman said: \u201cThis announcement provides a welcome boost to apprenticeship opportunities and supports the pipeline for driving fresh talent and upskilling seasoned labourers and professionals.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cDevolving decision-making to local mayors for the \u00a314 million of adult skills funding for construction is a positive step and should make resource allocation more closely aligned with local plans.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u00a3100 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cRICS 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Roger Morton, director of business change at the National House Building Council (NHBC), said: \u201cToday\u2019s 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\u2019s most critical industries\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also welcome the government\u2019s wider investment in foundation apprenticeships and the expansion of adult training. These initiatives will play a vital role in rebuilding a strong, domestic workforce.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is about more than just getting people into jobs. It is also about delivering homes of quality that meet the nation\u2019s needs and expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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