Local MP Mark Pawsey has welcomed new figures showing 710 new apprenticeships were started by people in Rugby & Bulkington last year. In total 3710 new apprenticeships have been started in Rugby & Bulkington since 2010 according to recently released information from the Government’s Further Education Data Library.
Across England more than 1.9 million apprenticeships have been started since 2010 – with the number of apprenticeships having more than doubled in this parliament.
As the Prime Minister announced on Monday a future Conservative government would go even further: making a £1 billion commitment to deliver 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 and end youth unemployment, funded by reducing the maximum amount that can be claimed on benefits from £26,000 to £23,000, and limiting young people’s access to housing benefit.
Mark said:
“These figures are great news. 3710 new apprenticeships since 2010 means more young people in Rugby & Bulkington getting the skills they’ll need for the future.”
Mark continued:
“And I’m pleased a future Conservative government would go even further, with a £1 billion commitment to deliver 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 and to end youth unemployment.”
Mark concluded:
“By making sure, as part of our long-term economic plan, we deliver the best schools and skills for young people the Government are ensuring the next generation have the skills and opportunities they’ll need to get a good job – so they can have a brighter, more secure future ahead of them.”