Labour's Flagship Apprenticeship Scheme Falls Far Short With Only 160 Starts in Eight Months
Source Summary
Labour's flagship foundation apprenticeship scheme has enrolled only 160 young people in its first eight months, according to a Fabian Society report. The government aimed for 30,000 starts by the end of this parliament as part of its "skills revolution" to address youth unemployment. The slow uptake has prompted warnings that the initiative risks failure.
Why it matters
The scheme is a central policy commitment of the Labour government to address youth unemployment, and the severe shortfall indicates a major implementation challenge to a flagship policy objective.
