Boost in apprenticeships is welcome news for London - Tom Brake
July 1, 2011 4:07 PM
Tom Brake has welcomed the news that the Government has delivered more than 100,000 extra apprenticeships across the country, twice as many as expected.
Figures released by the Government show that there are over 28,000 people who first started an apprenticeship last year in London.
The MP for Carshalton and Wallington said: "This is great news. Apprenticeships are an excellent way to help young people gain the skills and knowledge to start out on the job market."
Lib Dem Business Secretary Vince Cable continued: "The growth in apprenticeships to more than double the original numbers demonstrates our commitment to delivering the skills that businesses need to grow and that young people need to build productive careers.
"We're determined to do more to boost growth, rebalance the economy and break down the barriers between academic and vocational learning. Our planned investment will deliver 360,000 apprenticeships this year alone, and we will continue to make it easier for more employers, of all sizes, to take on an apprentice and reap the benefits they bring."
Tom added: "It is of huge value to our young people and to the businesses in our area that over 28,000 apprentices started in London last year, an increase of over 12,000 from last year and the biggest numbers in our history.
"With every £1 of Government money delivering a return of some £40 to the wider economy, this is an excellent investment for London and its young people."
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