Apprenticeships

Part of The Secretary of State Was Asked – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 February 2017.

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Photo of Robert Halfon Robert Halfon Minister of State (Department of Education) (Apprenticeships and Skills) 12:00, 6 February 2017

As so often, the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. I recently visited degree apprentices at Gateshead College whose own school refused them a visit in order to talk about apprenticeships, skills and technical education. We are doing a lot of work to ensure that careers guidance in schools properly reflects the options available. We have introduced legislation and we are looking to do more to ensure that students are offered skills and apprenticeships.

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