New figures showing 10,960 new apprenticeships have been created in Redditch and the Villages since 2010.
As well as driving up the number of people boosting their skills through apprenticeships, the Conservative Government’s reforms are also improving the quality of apprenticeships.
Since 2010, over 5.7 million people have started their apprenticeship journey and the Government is increasing investment in apprenticeships to £2.7 billion by 2024-25, ensuring businesses have a pipeline of talent to grow the economy.
Apprenticeships are a cornerstone of the Government’s plans to provide people with an excellent route into some of the best careers and contributing to a high-skill, high-productivity economy.
Rachel Maclean, MP for Redditch and the Villages, said: “I'm the proud mum of a Heart of Worcestershire College auto mechanics apprentice. I’ve seen for myself just how much my youngest son has grown as a person through the opportunities his apprenticeship has provided him.
“I’ve long championed apprenticeships as they are a fantastic way for students to enter the world of work, helping them to build new skills and gain vital industry knowledge – all while being paid.
“It's so great to see thousands of apprenticeships have been started in Redditch and the Villages. Each new apprenticeship means another student building the skills and knowledge they need for a long and successful career.”
