Apprenticeships can take you anywhere – whether you want to become a nurse, doctor, hairdresser, lawyer, plumber, personal trainer or any career, nearly 70% of jobs can now be accessed via an apprenticeship. And from September 2024, they could even take you to space!
This week is Apprenticeship Week, and Sherrie is using the opportunity to reflect on how an apprenticeship was the vital stepping stone in her own education and also to celebrate the achievements of our fantastic apprentices across the country,
Commenting, Sherrie said: “The positive impact the Conservative Government’s apprenticeship scheme has had on opening up new opportunities and career pathways, as well as playing a critical role in local economies is not only fantastic news for our young people but will deliver tangible results, delivering brighter futures across the country by ensuring people have the skills they need to secure high-skilled jobs, and creating a stronger economy. The plan under the Conservatives is working’’
Since taking office in 2010, the Conservative Government has delivered 5.7 million apprenticeships across the country. With nearly 700 apprenticeship training courses available now, young people have a diverse range of career pathways available to ensure they learn the skills they need to succeed in a career they love.
Just this week, the Conservative Government announced they are introducing a new teaching apprenticeship that will offer a high-quality, alternative route for people to become qualified teachers. This is on top of record levels of funding in skills and apprenticeships with investment to apprenticeships increasing to £2.7 billion by 2024-25, creating a world-leading skills system that is employer-focused, high quality, and fit for the future.
Under the Conservatives, the plan is working. If we stick to the plan, we can continue to create more opportunities for our young people to gain the skills they need to succeed in life so they can build a brighter future.
Find the Apprenticeship for you, here - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
