This Apprenticeship Week, Richard has been celebrating the achievements of our fantastic apprentices in North East Bedfordshire and across the country.
Since taking office in 2010, the Conservative government has delivered 5.7 million apprenticeships across the country. In North East Bedfordshire, 10,020 apprenticeship starts have been delivered since 2010.
With nearly 700 apprenticeship training courses available, 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 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.
Commenting, Richard Fuller MP said:
This week is National Apprenticeship Week where we celebrate the high-quality opportunities that are now available across the country.
Whatever your background, no matter what you want to do, this Conservative government is working to ensure you can reach your potential.
That’s why we’ve delivered nearly 700 different apprenticeship routes, that can take you onto jobs in nearly 70% of occupations – all the way from nursing to law, and accountancy, and even space engineering
The plan under this government is working, delivering a brighter future for young people across the country by ensuring they have the skills they need to secure high-skilled jobs.
