Karl McCartney MP has welcomed new figures showing 6,190 new apprenticeships have been started by people in Lincoln since 2010. This means more young people earning and learning, acquiring the skills they need for a successful and secure future.
This local growth in apprenticeships has been part of a wider increase, with 245,360 started in the East Midlands since May 2010, and over 2.6 million new apprenticeships across England.
The new figures also show progress towards the Conservatives’ commitment to deliver 3 million more apprenticeships by 2020 – with 268,000 already started in this parliament.
Karl McCartney MP said: “These figures are fantastic news. 6,190 new apprenticeships started locally since 2010 means more young people in Lincoln acquiring the skills to succeed and do well in life – as they are at places like Lincoln College, Lincolnshire Co-op, The Gelder Group, PK Automotive and Lincolnshire County Council.
“Apprenticeships have been a core part of our plan to deliver a more secure future for young people, which is why we committed to deliver 3 million more high quality apprenticeships by 2020 – with these figures confirming we are already making progress towards that.
“By delivering this we will ensure more young people earning and learning, with the prospect of a good job and a more secure future ahead of them.”
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For further information, please contact Karl McCartney MP at [email protected] / 020 7219 7221.