Retraining and Upskilling 2021-04-27
2021-04-27
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The questioner inquires about steps to support retraining and upskilling of workers, citing the economic impact on communities.
What fiscal steps is his Department taking to support (a) retraining and (b) upskilling of workers?
Our plan for jobs supports retraining and upskilling by tripling the number of traineeships, expanding sector-based work academies, incentivising apprenticeship hiring, providing funding for new, free, advanced technical courses and digital skills bootcamps under the lifetime skills guarantee.
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The questioner refers to the economic impact of MG Rover collapse in Birmingham, Northfield. He asks about the lifetime skills guarantee's role in boosting employability.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the lifetime skills guarantee will help adults train and retrain for better job security post-lockdown?
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Over 10 million adults lack a level 3 qualification; thanks to the Government's lifetime skills guarantee, they will get one, boosting employability and earnings.
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The questioner queries about flexi-job apprenticeships, specifically for Rother Valley's high-end manufacturing industries.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the new flexi-job apprenticeships will create opportunities in key sectors like high-end manufacturing?
My hon. Friend makes an important point; we announced a £7 million fund to create and expand flexi-job apprenticeship schemes, particularly for industries like high-end manufacturing.
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The questioner highlights the impact of the pandemic on young people and seeks support measures to help them get back into work.
What support is being put in place to help young people get back into work and boost opportunities?
More than half of jobs lost since the start of the pandemic were by those under 25; we created the kickstart programme to create hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country, including in Bridgend.
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The questioner references the importance of SMEs in Dudley North and asks about improving engagement with them in designing apprenticeship schemes.
Will my right hon. Friend commit to working with colleagues and business to improve engagement with SMEs in designing and funding apprenticeship schemes at foundation level 2?
Starting this August, we are implementing a new scheme to allow SMEs to link with larger businesses through a matching service that will help them access funding for level 2 or 3 apprenticeships.
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