Children, Schools and Families written question – answered at on 9 July 2009.
Stephen Williams
Shadow Secretary of State (Innovation, Universities and Skills)
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what proportion of (a) 16 and (b) 17 year olds are participating in apprenticeships linked to (i) full-time and (ii) part-time jobs.
Iain Wright
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships)
In 2007/08, 33,300 16-year-olds and 36,400 17-year-olds started an apprenticeship. Information on whether apprenticeships are linked to full or part-time jobs is not available. The number of hours worked per week is determined by individual employers. However, in order to be eligible for public funding, employment must be for at least 16 hours per week unless otherwise agreed with the LSC on a case-by-case basis.
Yes1 person thinks so
No2 people think not
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