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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2020. It was answered by Baroness Berridge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Apprentices: Coronavirus

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role that apprenticeships will play in supporting (1) the economy, and (2) people to gain the skills they need, after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer

Apprenticeships will play an important role in supporting economic recovery. They provide individuals with a valuable route into employment, a boost to their career, and enable employers to build the skilled workforce they need to recover and grow.

There are now over 530 high-quality, employer-designed apprenticeship standards to equip individuals with the transferable skills, knowledge and behaviours that employers want.

We are actively supporting apprentices, employers and training providers during this challenging time, and have introduced a number of flexibilities so apprentices can continue learning and complete their apprenticeships. We are promoting the remote delivery of training and assessment, and eligible furloughed employees can continue or start new apprenticeships.

We continue to work closely with employers, providers and apprentices to ensure high-quality apprenticeships support businesses to recover and thrive by equipping them with the skills they need for the future.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3932
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Apprentices Economic situation Skilled workers Coronavirus
Link
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