Yesterday the government proposed bringing forward legislation to reform apprenticeships.

The Government have revived apprenticeships in the last year from their near extinction in the 1980s. This has been achieved this largely without the need for legislation. However, the Government wants to go further so that even more young people and adults can benefit from the programme. In particular, introducing an entitlement to an apprenticeship for 16-18 year olds. Therefore it is now being considered what legislative powers are needed to regulate or promote apprenticeships in the future.

John Mann strongly supports this initiative as he believes we need more electricians, construction workers and engineers and bringing back a proper apprenticeship scheme will be the best route for this. 

John Mann said “I have previously worked closely with the engineering industry and construction industry training boards and I can see that this is a great opportunity for our young people.  A strong British economy has to have a highly skilled workforce that has been properly trained and accredited”.