IET comment on Deputy PM unveiling of youth jobs scheme
“Europe’s largest engineering body, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) welcomes the government’s recognition that real action needs to be taken in order to get more young people into work and in expanding youth apprenticeships.
However, we would urge more action to increase apprenticeships specifically in manufacturing and engineering. In the last figures released (27 October 2011) both these groups showed only a 25% increase. Manufacturing and engineering offer real opportunities for substantial economic growth and we neglect these at our peril.”
Stephanie Fernandes, The IET, Principal Policy Advisor – Education & Innovation
Belinda Webb
Communications Officer
The IET
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