US EditionMajor change to apprenticeships as government vows to 'back the next generation'
- The UK government has committed to introducing 120,000 additional apprenticeship and training opportunities for various skilled professions across England ahead of the upcoming general election.
- This plan aligns with the recent immigration White Paper, which includes a proposal to increase the fee employers pay for skilled migrant workers by nearly one-third to support workforce training and decrease dependence on migrant labor.
- Funding will shift from masters-level apprenticeships to lower-level training starting January 2026 while maintaining support for 16-21 year-olds and current apprentices.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized that developing a skilled workforce is essential for economic progress, and the government is committed to expanding programs that allow young individuals to gain practical skills, earn income, and succeed in their careers.
- Experts and professional bodies warned that cutting higher apprenticeships risks harming public services and blocking non-university routes into professions, especially affecting sectors like the NHS.
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Phillipson Promises to ‘Back the Next Generation’ With Training Opportunities
Tens of thousands of apprenticeships and training opportunities have been promised as part of the government’s effort to increase workers’ skills and cut net migration. Ministers have promised a total of 120,000 new training opportunities for construction workers, engineers, health care staff, and other trades in England before the next general election. Up to 45,000 training places will be funded by hiking the charge paid by employers for bring…
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