Young people are set to get more routes into skilled work as the government and businesses expand apprenticeships, work experience and vocational training across Britain’s growth industries.
New Jobs Plans for professional and business services and construction include 22,400 additional apprenticeships each year for under-25s in fields such as accountancy, legal services and consultancy. Construction is also due to offer 40,000 placements annually, as part of an industry ambition to create 100,000 job opportunities a year.
Training shaped around local jobs
Mayors, employers and Local Skills Improvement Plans will help shape training around the needs of different areas. The plans are intended to provide clearer routes into work for young people, including those not in education, employment or training.
Further Jobs Plans for digital and technologies and defence are due to follow. In defence, apprenticeship support is expected to reach at least 14,000 people annually by 2035, while firms will expand work experience and pathways for young people outside education or employment by 25%.
The measures sit alongside a £2.5 billion youth employment package, almost one million opportunities to earn or learn, and 50,000 additional apprenticeships for young people. Small and medium-sized businesses can also receive up to £2,000 for taking on a 16-to-24-year-old apprentice.
Why it matters for Britain
The plans could help more young people gain practical skills while giving employers a larger pool of workers in sectors identified for future growth. Local involvement should also make training more closely match the jobs available in different parts of the country.
