Support for apprenticeships welcome but uncertainty on future funding remains - EEF

Following the government’s announcement of help for small businesses to take on greater numbers of apprentices, Nigel Fletcher, Education and Skills Adviser for EEF the Manufacturers’ Organisation said:

“Manufacturers will welcome this additional support to Group Training Associations but there are wider uncertainties about future funding for training.

“A focus on more apprenticeships for 16-18 year olds is welcome but only part of the picture. Apprenticeships for adults will also play an important role in re-skilling for the recovery.”