Local MP Welcomes Traineeship Programme for Young People

Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth, has welcomed new plans to set up a Traineeship Programme for young people.

The new programme, announced by Skills Minister, Matthew Hancock MP, will provide young people aged 16 to 24 with a tailor-made package of support that will give them the confidence, skills and experience to compete in the labour market with more experienced adults.  The Government have published a discussion paper inviting views on the policy.

Mr Pincher said, “This is great news for young people trying to get a foot on the work ladder.  Conservatives in Government are making sure our young people have the skills they need to compete and succeed in work.

“1,080 of people in Tamworth started apprenticeships last year.  This traineeship programme will help more young people like them compete successfully and get jobs.

“I hosted a Jobs Fair in November which received excellent support from local employers across our town and beyond.  This traineeship programme will give our young people the skills they need to compete in the skills race, and ensure employers have a skilled pool of young people to employ.”