Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Summary
Alan Milburn has proposed a national pre-apprenticeship program in England to help young people move from school to work. This program aims to offer education, training, and work experience to address declining youth apprenticeship numbers and high youth unemployment.Key Facts
- Youth apprenticeships in England have dropped significantly, with only about 20% of apprentices aged 16 to 18.
- The number of under-19s starting apprenticeships has nearly halved in ten years.
- Milburn’s proposed pre-apprenticeship scheme targets young people lacking qualifications, confidence, or work experience.
- The program would combine English, math, technical skills, and employer-led work experience.
- The report suggesting this program was delayed to avoid clashing with the government budget.
- The government is considering changes to welfare benefits to support employment among young people.
- Countries like Austria and the Netherlands have lower youth unemployment rates due to strong vocational training pathways.
- Currently, only 2% of apprenticeship starters were previously not in education, employment, or training (Neet).
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