Apprentices
2026-05-28 · Department for Work and Pensions · 5033 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to align apprenticeship policy with youth employment patterns.
Answer
This Government is investing in young people’s futures and reversing the sharp decline in apprenticeship starts amongst young people - which have fallen by 40% over the last decade. Over half of all apprenticeship starts are now for learners aged 25 and o...