Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the research undertaken for the Local Government Association by the Learning and Work Institute estimating that 12 million people will, by 2024, be without work, or in work for which they are over-qualified; and what action they are taking to address the skills gap.
Answered on
26 July 2017
The Government wants to create a world-class technical education system and is investing heavily to ensure that we deliver the right skills that the economy, employers and individuals all need to be successful.
We plan to deliver on our commitment to create 3 million apprenticeships by 2020, and drive up the quality of apprenticeships to ensure they deliver the skills employers need.
We are developing a proper system of technical education based on 15 new technical routes and introducing new qualifications, known as T-levels, which will provide clear pathways to jobs.
We are also strengthening the provider base, including by establishing a network of new Institutes of Technology specialising in delivering higher-level technical skills.