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BESA welcomes Chancellor’s support for apprenticeships


The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed plans for a £50 million scheme to “stimulate apprenticeship training” in engineering announced by the Chancellor in his autumn statement.


or explain how the scheme would operate. He also announced a £4.5bn package of measures aimed at stimulating more investment in green energy sectors. “We want to increase the numbers of


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eremy Hunt revealed plans for a two- year ‘apprenticeship growth sector pilot’ although he did not reveal the launch date


apprenticeships,” he told the House of Commons. “Following engagement with Make UK and others, I’m announcing a further £50m of funding over the next two years to pilot ways to increase the number of apprentices in engineering and other key growth areas where there are shortages.” A Treasury statement said the government


was working with businesses “to improve the apprenticeship system to meet the needs of learners, employers and training providers... and address barriers to entry in high-value standards”. It also confi rmed that the minimum hourly wage for apprentices would rise by 21% from April 2024 to £6.40 up from £5.28.


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