Written question WQ84465

Asked by: Paul DaviesConservativeMember for Preseli Pembrokeshire
To be answered by: Minister for Economy
Tabled: 7 February 2022
Due: 14 February 2022
Answered: 16 February 2022
Time to answer: 9 days2 days after the due date

Question

How is the Welsh Government is increasing the number, diversity and flexibility of work-based learning opportunities for both school leavers and the existing workforce?

Answer

Answered by Minister for Economy

Welsh Government supports businesses and their employees to train and retrain, via our Business Wales service, providing dedicated support to assist SMEs referral to the wider Skills Gateway.

Our Flexible Skills Programme also specifically offers a match-funded training grant, available to all employers in Wales.

In addition, work-based learning is available through our £366m all-age apprenticeship programme providing 125,000 starts during the current term of government. Our Apprenticeship Vacancy Service offers a One Stop Shop service that allows employers and individuals to advertise and access a wide range of opportunities on offer in Wales.

We plan to launch our new ‘Jobs Growth Wales plus’ programme during April 2022.

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