Karl McCartney MP has welcomed new figures showing 1140 new apprenticeships were started by people in the City of Lincoln last year. In total 5830 new apprenticeships have been started in Lincoln since 2010 – meaning more young people gaining the skills they need for a successful and secure future.
The figures showed a strong rise in the number of apprenticeships started – up 19.3% in the East Midlands in 2014/15 from the year before.
In total 2.4 million apprenticeships were started in England over the last parliament. And the Conservatives are committed to go even further over the next five years and deliver 3 million more by 2020. This is being funded by an apprenticeships levy on large employers, who will have control over funding to ensure it is giving young people the skills they will need to succeed.
Karl McCartney MP, said: “These figures are fantastic news. 5830 new apprenticeships since 2010 means more young people in Lincoln acquiring the skills to succeed and improve their lives – as they are at places like LAGAT Training, Lincoln College, Gelder Group, PK Automotive, Lindum Group and Quest Recruitment.
“Apprenticeships have been at the heart of our plan to deliver a more secure future for young people and as Conservatives we are committed to go even further over the next five years, with the commitment we made in our manifesto to deliver 3 million more high quality apprenticeships by 2020.
“We are giving young people proper training and the prospect of a better future. Millions of young people are getting a good start in life, learning a trade, and knowing the purpose and pride that comes with that.”
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For further information, please contact Karl McCartney MP at [email protected] / 020 7219 7221.