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politics12 days ago•1 min saved

Chancellor Healey pledges fiscal discipline and youth apprenticeships at Labour conference

Chancellor John Healey told the Labour Party conference that providing jobs, not benefits, is the best support for young people. He announced an expansion of the Local Apprenticeships Service across England, funded by £100m in welfare fraud savings. Healey emphasized strict fiscal discipline ahead of next month’s Budget, stating that the government cannot afford the spending levels of the 1990s. While he praised youth as 'digital natives,' he refused to set a timeline for reducing the benefits bill, citing the need to address the one million young people not in education, employment, or training. The speech faced criticism from opposition parties for lacking detail on how to fund new initiatives while cutting welfare.

via bbc.com|

#apprenticeships #budget-2026 #john-healey

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Reform UK unveils wage credits to spur apprenticeships

Reform UK proposals include an 'apprenticeship wage credit' giving SMEs a 30% wage rebate for 16–18-year-old apprentices and a £2,000 retention bonus, aiming for 600,000 apprenticeship starts annually by 2034. The plan would be funded by banning foreign students from taxpayer loans and cutting what Reform calls 'Mickey Mouse degrees,' with an estimated cost of £1.48bn–£2bn over five years. Braverman pitched this as a vocational renaissance, while other parties voiced mixed reactions.

via BBC|

#apprenticeship-wage-credit #apprenticeships #education-reform

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

UK bets on nuclear submarines to secure the nation and fuel jobs

The government announced £8.4bn to advance the Dreadnought-class nuclear submarines as part of a £63.6bn Defence Nuclear Enterprise, aiming to replace Vanguard boats and protect Britain for decades while supporting about 47,000 current jobs (rising to 65,000 by 2030) and 22,000 apprenticeships, with Barrow-in-Furness highlighted for regional economic benefits amid broader debates on defence spending targets and funding.

via BBC|

#apprenticeships #barrow-in-furness #defence-spending

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Meta Launches Free Training to Build Its Data Center Workforce

Meta’s Americas Workforce Academy will offer free, paid apprenticeships in four states to train residents as fiber technicians, welders, electricians and more for its data-center projects; graduates earn an NCERC credential and the Americas Workforce Certificate and are matched with Meta contractors for on-site work, a move to address skilled-trade shortages and ease community concerns about jobs tied to Big Tech.

via Axios|

#apprenticeships #data-centers #meta

business4 months ago•8 min saved

Meta Funds Free Trades Academy to Build AI Data Centers

Meta is investing $115 million to launch America’s Workforce Academy, a free five-week program that trains participants in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades with paid apprenticeships and a guaranteed job, launching in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas with no prior experience required. It complements a prior Level-Up fiber-technician program that drew 35,000 applications, underscoring a shift toward hiring skilled trades to build and operate AI data-center infrastructure amid strong demand, even as data-center construction dynamics can reduce on-site staff after completion and as Meta has shifted some jobs internally.

via Business Insider|

#ai #apprenticeships #business

economy7 months ago•5 min saved

UK youth NEET figures hover near one million as jobs market stalls

ONS data show about 957,000 UK 16–24-year-olds were not in education, employment or training in Oct–Dec 2025 (12.8%), edging toward a million as the jobs market remains weak. More young women are out of work, and rising inactivity is linked to long-term sickness and neurodivergence. The government is expanding apprenticeships and paid placements, while an independent inquiry into rising youth unemployment is due this summer.

via BBC|

#apprenticeships #economy #neet

education8 months ago•1 min saved

UK tests clearing-style portal to re-route missed apprenticeships

The government will trial a clearing-style online portal to help young people who miss out on apprenticeships find alternative local roles, with information on pay and long-term prospects, as part of a plan to deliver 50,000 more apprenticeships backed by £725m; Centrica has pledged 500 new apprenticeships in 2026 during National Apprenticeship Week.

via BBC|

#apprenticeships #centrica #clearing

government9 months ago•1 min saved

US and Arkansas Launch Funding Initiatives to Boost Youth Skills and Manufacturing Apprenticeships

The U.S. Department of Labor announced $98 million in funding through the YouthBuild Program to support pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries like construction, manufacturing, IT, and healthcare, aiming to provide young people with skills training and employment opportunities, with a focus on increasing apprenticeship participation and incorporating AI literacy.

via U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)|

#apprenticeships #education #funding

education1 year ago•3 min saved

Funding Cuts to Level 7 Apprenticeships Spark Debate on Equality and Future Skills

The UK government plans to focus apprenticeship funding on under-21s by cutting support for postgraduate level apprenticeships, aiming to create more opportunities for young people and those retraining, but critics argue it could harm professional training and public services like the NHS.

via BBC|

#apprenticeships #education #funding

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Labour Unveils New Apprentice Funding Reforms

Labour has announced plans to allow businesses more flexibility in using government funds for apprenticeships, permitting up to 50% of the money to be spent on training existing staff in high-level technical skills. The proposal aims to address skills shortages and create more training opportunities, but has been criticized by the Conservative Party and others for potentially reducing the number of apprenticeships. Labour insists the plan will foster lifelong learning and support business needs without increasing the apprenticeship levy.

via BBC.com|

#apprenticeships #education-policy #labour-party

economy3 years ago•1 min saved

Addressing America's Labor Shortage: On-the-Job Training and Employment Cost Index Solutions

The United States is facing a significant labor shortage across various industries, including healthcare, education, and construction. To address this issue, on-the-job training programs, such as apprenticeships, are being increasingly recognized as a solution. These programs allow individuals to gain practical skills and enter the workforce without traditional requirements like college degrees. The establishment of apprenticeship intermediaries and funding from the government are being advocated to support the expansion of these training programs. As the U.S. economy grapples with skill shortages, on-the-job training programs could play a crucial role in filling the gap and developing a more highly skilled workforce.

via CNBC|

#apprenticeships #economy #labor-shortage

business3 years ago•1 min saved

Shortage of Skilled Trade Workers Poses Challenge for Tech Companies.

Technical companies are struggling to find young skilled trade workers to fill open roles as older workers retire and there is a lack of young people training for these jobs. The number of applicants for technical worker jobs has decreased by half from 2020 to 2022. Experts suggest more needs to be done to recruit and properly train younger workers to address the worker shortage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1.7 million infrastructure workers will retire or leave their job every year until 2031.

via Fox Business|

#apprenticeships #business #recruitment