AELP welcomes Prime Minister’s new apprenticeship target

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that two-thirds of young people should either go to university or take up a gold standard apprenticeship.

Ben Rowland, AELP CEO, said:

"The Prime Minister's announcement resets what young people, parents and crucially teachers will view as aspirational. It reflects what AELP and its members have been saying for decades - that the FE and skills sector are at least the equal part of creating the productive workforce of the future.
This announcement and reset is a necessary not sufficient step. Now we need to make it happen. That means reengaging employers, starting with spending all of the money raised through the levy on the kind of programmes the Prime Minister wants. 
It also means making sure that investment in Technical Excellence Colleges is designed so that the whole sector can contribute including ITPs who are the engine of employer and learner engagement currently delivering 2/3rds of apprenticeships."

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body, proudly representing organisations operating in the skills sector. AELP members deliver a range of training and vocational learning – including the majority of apprenticeships as well as Skills Bootcamps, 16-19 Study Programme, Adult Education Budget and more.

For further information or interviews please contact Matt Strong, Communications Manager, AELP, on 07920 161685 or [email protected]