PM WANTS APPRENTICESHIPS TO BE THE 'GOLD STANDARD OPTION'

摘要

National Apprenticeship Week (February 6-10) brought some welcome news for businesses and training providers who were invited to bid for a share of £6m from the Higher Apprenticeship Fund, intended to support the development of thousands of new Higher Apprenticeships in key manufacturing sectors. The Prime Minister took to the stage during the Week to open bidding for the new 'Employer Ownership' pilot, inviting employers in England to apply to access up to £250m of public investment and get a greater say over how skills training is designed and delivered. Meanwhile, small firms are to be offered lump sums to take on their first young apprentices.