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flag UK launches apprenticeship reforms, creating 50,000 new spots with £725M in funding, cutting approval times from 18 months to three.

flag The UK has launched major apprenticeship reforms to create up to 50,000 new training spots with £725 million in funding, slashing approval times from 18 months to as little as three months. flag The changes, part of the Growth and Skills Levy, aim to fast-track short courses for high-demand sectors like engineering and infrastructure. flag Announced during National Apprenticeship Week, the reforms seek to boost youth access to skilled, well-paid careers and reduce workforce shortages. flag Industry leaders from BAE Systems and Hinkley Point C welcomed the move, citing growing needs in advanced manufacturing and energy projects. flag The government aims for two-thirds of young people to pursue higher-level learning or apprenticeships.

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