A new apprenticeship programme announced by the Government will include agriculture in a bid to tackle labour shortages across the country.
There will be 17 new apprenticeship programmes developed in 2022 and the plan is to create 10,000 apprenticeships in agriculture, engineering, construction, equine, finance, hospitality and food, ICT and logistics.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science, Simon Harris said the new apprenticeships will help deliver the commitments made to support and drive the economy.
“In order to meet our targets we require an apprenticeship system that is flexible and responsive, providing a strong value proposition for employers and potential apprentices, is attractive and easy to engage with, and which delivers high standards and sought after qualifications, therefore embedding apprenticeship as a preferred route to skills development,” Mr Harris said.
Up to 62 apprenticeships have been established under the Government’s Action Plan for Apprenticeships and there were 8,000 new registrations in 2021.
“Across 2022, we will expand the system further, to create even more employment and learning opportunities for people,” Mr Harris added.
Mr Harris announced he would bring forward legislation to allow for the delivery of apprenticeships in agriculture to develop apprenticeships in farm manger and farm technician roles.
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