I believe that everyone in Great Yarmouth should have access to the high-quality education and training they need to build a brighter future, whether through study or work.
That is why, to mark National Apprenticeship Week, I am thrilled to see that since 2010, 9,460 new apprenticeships have been created in Great Yarmouth – as part of the Government’s drive to improve skills and productivity in our local economy.
As well as driving up the number of local people boosting their skills through apprenticeships, the 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 Government has introduced T-Levels, which provide students with vocational options as rigorous and robust as A-Levels. I recently visited East Norfolk Sixth Form College, and saw first hand how these T-Levels are being implemented and the benefits they bring for students.
Apprenticeships really are fantastic ways for students to enter the world of work, helping them to build new skills and gain vital industry knowledge–all while being paid.
