The UK government plans to address a 'big skills gap' by making apprenticeships more accessible and encouraging young Brits to pursue careers in high-demand sectors. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced plans to relax English and Maths requirements for apprenticeships, allowing individuals to study them alongside their training. Additionally, some apprenticeships will be shortened from 12 months to eight to accelerate workforce entry.
Britain must become "less dependent" on foreign labour by training our own workers with apprenticeships, the Education Secretary has told LBC. Bridget Phillipson warned the government had inherited a "big skills gap" but she wanted to see more young Brits train up to fill desperately needed shortage jobs.Today ministers reveal plans to soften English and Maths requirements for anyone wanting to do an apprenticeship.
"Our plans to cut the red tape that exists will allow us to boost apprenticeship starts in crucial areas like construction, where we need more homes built."Apprentices will still get the skills they need, but we've listened to businesses who say they want more flexibility."Businesses want to take action on the red tape that's holding them back.
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