New Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans, published today, aim to provide thousands of additional opportunities for young people to enter skilled careers. The plans, developed by government and businesses, focus on expanding apprenticeships, work experience, and training.
The Professional and Business Services Jobs Plan anticipates 22,400 new under-25 apprenticeships each year in fields such as accountancy, legal services, and consulting. Concurrently, the Construction Jobs Plan includes 40,000 annual placements, contributing to a previously announced industry goal of 100,000 yearly job opportunities.
Further Jobs Plans for the Digital and Technologies and Defence sectors are expected to be published later this week. The Defence plan aims to increase the number of people supported through apprenticeship programmes in the defence sector to at least 14,000 annually by 2035.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated that the plans bring government and industry together to open up more apprenticeships, training, and vocational routes. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden added that these commitments will help create clear pathways into apprenticeships, training, and jobs for young people.