Civil Service Apprenticeships 2022-12-08
2022-12-08
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Q1
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The question arises in the context of a new three-year civil service apprenticeship strategy launched by the government in April 2022, aiming for 5% of staff to be apprentices by 2025.
What steps his Department is taking to increase apprenticeship opportunities in the civil service. The civil service has already recruited more than 3,600 new apprentices for the first half of this financial year.
We launched our new three-year civil service apprenticeship strategy back in April 2022. The civil service is committed to having 5% of staff as apprentices by 2025, and we have already recruited more than 3,600 new apprentices for the first half of this financial year.
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Q2
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South Essex College works closely with the Essex chamber of commerce to maximise apprenticeship opportunities across Southend, showcasing an excellent example of public-private partnership.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the civil service could learn from this excellent example of public-private partnership to increase apprenticeships in the new powerhouse that is the city of Southend?
It is always a pleasure to hear the city of Southend referred to in this place; it brings back happy memories of our friend. The private sector in Southend West does a brilliant job of promoting apprenticeships, with South Essex College working with the Essex chamber of commerce. I am sure that there are things we can learn.
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the specific actions or commitments the civil service will take to implement this suggestion
I Am Sure That There Are Things We Can Learn.
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Q3
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Care leavers face significant challenges in getting on the housing ladder due to a lack of financial support, especially for rent deposits. The Cabinet Office runs a care leavers' apprenticeship scheme, but many care leavers struggle to access financial and housing support independently.
Will the Minister share the experience and expertise of the Cabinet Office in supporting care leavers across Government? It is sometimes awkward for care leavers to interact with Health, Education and Work and Pensions systems, for example, and they are not able to rely on the financial support of parents, especially in renting their first property. Will the Minister agree to meet me and care leavers from Plymouth to discuss what best practice can be shared so that every care leaver can have the best possible start in adulthood?
That is an interesting idea. I am more than happy to agree to meet the hon. Gentleman and to hear what he has to say, and we will take it from there.
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commitments or specific actions regarding care leavers' apprenticeship scheme support
That Is An Interesting Idea.
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