VICTORIA ATKINS has welcomed new figures showing 430 new apprenticeships were started by people in Louth & Horncastle between August 2014 and January 2015. In total 3510 new apprenticeships have been started in Louth & Horncastle since 2010.
Across England over 2.2 million apprenticeships have been started since 2010.
A future Conservative government would go even further, committing to deliver 3 million apprenticeships by 2020, funded by reducing the maximum amount that can be claimed on benefits from £26,000 to £23,000, and limiting young people’s access to housing benefit.
Victoria said:
“These figures are fantastic news. 3510 new apprenticeships since 2010 means more young people in Louth & Horncastle getting the skills to succeed and get on in life.
“We are putting apprenticeships at the heart of our long-term economic plan, funding more of them and making sure they are high quality, teaching the skills that businesses need. A future Conservative government would build on the great progress we have already made, committing to deliver 3 million more apprenticeships by 2020 and effectively to end youth unemployment.
“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.”