Number of apprentices in the North West soaring

Nick Clegg has announced a 120 per cent increase in the number of people starting apprenticeships in the North West.

This government has doubled the number of people starting apprenticeships nationally, compared to the last parliament, and we are now just days away from being able to announce the two millionth apprenticeship starting since 2010 in England.

As part of the government’s review into 16-24 provision, it became clear that it’s not always easy for young people to find full and detailed information about their post-16 options in one place, at the right time, to help them get advice and make decisions on their future. The aim is therefore to create a similar system to UCAS that can help all young students access information on the college courses, apprenticeships, traineeships and other work-based training programmes happening in their area.

“Good quality apprenticeships give hard-working young people the chance to aim high for their dream job whilst playing their part in building a stronger economy for Britain.