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Surge in SEND Youth Training Amid Worker Shortage

2/17/2025

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Plymouth saw an increase in young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) entering education, employment, and training, rising from 72% to 90% in two years.
Discovery College provides specialized internships for SEND youth, offering support akin to apprenticeships.
The city anticipates a demand for 15,000 workers in engineering and construction over the next decade, with 7,000 monthly job vacancies.
The city council is focused on promoting STEM careers and enhancing skills education for primary schoolchildren.

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Story summary

Plymouth saw an increase in young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) entering education, employment, and training, rising from 72% to 90% in two years.
Discovery College provides specialized internships for SEND youth, offering support akin to apprenticeships.
The city anticipates a demand for 15,000 workers in engineering and construction over the next decade, with 7,000 monthly job vacancies.
The city council is focused on promoting STEM careers and enhancing skills education for primary schoolchildren.