The chancellor has announced a £50 million pilot to “stimulate” apprenticeship training in engineering and other growth sectors.
Jeremy Hunt revealed plans for a two-year ‘apprenticeship growth sector pilot’ in his autumn statement today, but no policy details have yet been released.
He told the House of Commons: “We want to increase the numbers of apprenticeships. Following engagement with Make UK and others, I’m announcing a further £50 million of funding over the next two years to pilot ways to increase the number of apprentices in engineering and other key growth areas where there are shortages.”
Treasury documents published after his speech failed to shed any more light on how the pilot will run, or when it will officially launch.
