Extract from Lords debate on Vocational Education and Training - Oct 28

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 07:55

Lord Baker of Dorking (Con):...Why do Ministers not explain to people how much more apprentices can earn at 18? If you are accepted as a higher apprentice at Rolls-Royce  BMW or Network Rail, and all the qualifications you have are one A-level and one BTEC, you can earn up to £20,000. If you want to go to the Navy, it will pay £32,500—much more than a graduate will get after three or four years as an undergraduate. We must sell this positively if we are to get more people...Request free trial