Dean Russell MP has welcomed the creation of 8,610 new apprenticeships since 2010 in Watford as part of the Conservative Government’s drive to improve skills and productivity in our economy.
More than 5.3 million new apprenticeships have been created across England since 2010.
The recent figures were published alongside the Government’s announcement that from this autumn UCAS will expand their service so that young people can see more personalised options including apprenticeships – and that from 2024, students will then be able to apply for apprenticeships through UCAS alongside an undergraduate degree application.
Alongside reforms to apprenticeships, the Conservative Government has introduced T-Levels and established twelve Institutes of Technology. T-Levels provide students with vocational options as rigorous and robust as A-Levels, whilst Institutes of Technology will be the pinnacle of technical training.
As collaborations between universities, colleges, and business they will specialise in delivering quality, higher level technical training in STEM subjects, opening the door highly skilled careers.
Dean Russell MP commented, “Apprenticeships are fantastic ways for students to enter the world of work, helping them to build new skills and gain vital industry knowledge–all while being paid.
"It is brilliant news that 8,610 nee apprenticeships have been created in Watford since 2010 thanks to successive Conservative Governments. Each new apprenticeship means another student building the skills and knowledge they need for a long and successful career”
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said, “My apprenticeship was my golden ticket. It gave me a unique insight into how a business operated, from the shop floor to the boardroom. I learnt the skills that businesses truly value and it launched my career in international business.
"This National Apprenticeship week I hope more people learn about the incredible opportunities available in everything from engineering to healthcare. Whatever career goals you aspire to, they can be achieved through an apprenticeship which can take you all the way up to master’s degree level.”
