- The Government believes that everyone should have access to the high-quality education and training they need to build a brighter future, whether through study or work.
- Kate Kniveton MP has welcomed that since 2010, 12,500 new apprenticeships have been created in Burton and Uttoxeter – as part of the Government’s drive to improve skills and productivity in our economy.
- Each new apprenticeship helps students to develop their skills, improve their earnings, and establish long and successful careers.
Kate Kniveton MP has welcomed figures showing that 12,500 new apprenticeships have been created in Burton and Uttoxeter by Governments since 2010.
Between 2010 and 2023, 12,500 new apprenticeships have been created in Burton and Uttoxeter and over 5.3 million apprenticeships have been created across England.
As well as driving up the number of people boosting their skills through apprenticeships, the Conservative Government’s reforms are also improving the quality of apprenticeships. £2.3 billion of additional funding has been announced for 2023-24 and 2023-25 – with colleges that deliver skills and training getting the most focused support.
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 to highly skilled careers.
Commenting, Kate Kniveton MP said:
“Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain a new skill for a career, and Apprenticeships Week aims to promote the value of apprenticeships across England.
“Apprenticeships provide skills for life, career progression, and a genuine alternative to university for school leavers. But they aren’t just for young people. People of all ages are taking up apprenticeships, including those looking to re-skill or join the workplace after a career break.
“It is brilliant news that 12,500 new apprenticeships have been created in Burton and Uttoxeter since 2010 thanks to successive Conservative governments. I regularly meet apprentices on my visits to local businesses and I am always encouraged to hear of the life-changing impact it has had on people as well as the development of new skills.
“Each new apprenticeship means another student building the skills and knowledge they need for a long and successful career”.
Commenting, 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 masters degree level”.
