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UK Government Unveils 50,000 Apprenticeships for Youths

12/8/2025

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The UK government will create 50,000 apprenticeships over three years with £725 million.
Funding will cover apprenticeships at small and medium-sized businesses and support AI, engineering, hospitality.
The plan targets NEETs (Not in Employment, Education, or Training), which could exceed one million.
Pat McFadden, the Work and Pensions Secretary, described the investment as a downpayment on youths' futures.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will announce the plans on December 8.

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The UK government will create 50,000 apprenticeships over three years with £725 million.
Funding will cover apprenticeships at small and medium-sized businesses and support AI, engineering, hospitality.
The plan targets NEETs (Not in Employment, Education, or Training), which could exceed one million.
Pat McFadden, the Work and Pensions Secretary, described the investment as a downpayment on youths' futures.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will announce the plans on December 8.