Local Member of Parliament Sheryll Murray was pleased to meet with apprentice Charlotte Rose during a recent visit to St Martin’s CofE primary school in Liskeard.
Charlotte, who is one of 900 apprentices in the constituency, was learning school administration through first hand experience.
On 16 November 2011, the Government announced it will be:
- Offering cash bonuses for taking on young apprentices. The Government will offer employers with 50 employees or fewer up to £1,500 for taking on an apprentice aged between 16 and 24. This will support up to 20,000 new apprenticeships in 2012/13.
- Making it quicker and easier for employers to take on an apprentice. The National Apprenticeships Service and training providers will be required to ensure that every employer is able to advertise a vacancy within one month of deciding to take on an apprentice.
- Targeting apprenticeships where they are needed. We are renewing the programme’s focus on younger adults, new employees, higher level qualifications and particular sectors where apprenticeships can make the greatest impact.
- Equipping apprentices with basic skills. Apprenticeship providers will be required to offer all apprentices training in English and Maths up to the standard of a good GCSE.
- Ensuring high standards. We will launch a review into the standards and quality of apprenticeships, undertaken by a leading employer and reporting in the Spring.
Following meeting with Charlotte Sheryll said, “It’s great that people like Charlotte can benefit from this extra government investment. This added investment is also great for the economy as a whole. I wish Charlotte and all the apprentices in South East Cornwall the very best for their future career.”
Ends
Pictured: Sheryll meets with Charlotte.