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I am working hard with local employers, colleges and schools to ensure that our young people have access to high-quality technical and vocational training. I have supported increased funding for apprenticeships, building on the excellent potential at Fareham College and CEMAST, and am pleased that the government is continuing to back this excellent form of training.

Locally, I am doing my best to bring businesses and young people together, and and have held 2 successful Apprenticeship Fairs in Fareham since my election in 2015. Over 1000 apprentices have commenced since 2015- a great sign that our next generation is being empowered through training and work.

The 2017 Apprenticeships Fair was packed with hundreds of people looking to find their perfect opportunity, taking the first steps in their career, or making a career switch. The event was open to people of all ages and held in Ferneham Hall.

At the 2017 fair there was a careers hub where people could attend workshops – supported by Fareham College, Santander and the National Careers Service – to improve their CV, take part in mock interviews and get advice on their presentation and digital skills.

I am planning another fair at Ferneham Hall 10am – 3pm on Thursday 8th March, all are invited to come along and find out what opportunities are available to them. 

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Nationally, I welcome the Government commitment to going further and delivering three million more apprenticeships by 2020.

To ensure high quality training an apprenticeship levy has been introduced on all large firms so that those that offer apprenticeships can get more back than they put in. I know the Department for Education will continue to work with employers on how the levy can be spent so that it works effectively and flexibly for employers, and supports productivity across the country.

I am pleased and encouraged by the commitment to pay 100 percent of training costs for employers with fewer than 50 employees who take on apprentices aged 16 to 18, along with an additional £1,000 paid to employers who take on 16 to 24 year olds who have been in care or who have an education and health plan. In total, more than £60 million will be invested in supporting the training of apprentices. 

 

 

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Friday, 24 July, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has inflicted an enormous financial burden on local businesses throughout Fareham.

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Suella welcomes drop in local unemployment figures

Wednesday, 30 January, 2019

Local MP for Fareham Suella Braverman has welcomed new official figures which show that the total number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the Fareham area has continued to fall.

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Steve Willis Training

Wednesday, 12 December, 2018

It was a delight to visit Steve Willis Training Centre in Portchester to see the work being done in ‘skilling up’ local young people.

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Solent Festival of Engineering

Saturday, 17 November, 2018

I am passionate about inspiring young people to become the engineers of the future. But the UK faces an estimated shortfall of 20,000 engineering graduates every year, with half of companies in the sector saying the shortage is having a significant impact on their productivity and growth.

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Fareham Apprentices' come to Parliament

Wednesday, 2 May, 2018

Apprentices and industry experts joined politicians in Westminster this week at a reception in Parliament.

The reception was held in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of and was attended my MPs, Ministers and industry representatives – including an apprentices from Fareham.

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Spring Statement

Tuesday, 13 March, 2018

In today’s Spring Statement Phillip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, updated the House of Commons with news that the economy has grown for five consecutive years, and exceeded expectations in 2017, with the OBR subsequently increasing their forecast for growth this year.

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Fareham Apprenticeships and Jobs Fair

Thursday, 8 March, 2018

I held my third Apprenticeships and Jobs Fair, giving hundreds of young people in Fareham the opportunity to speak with dozens of potential employers.

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Apprenticeships fair

Thursday, 8 March, 2018

Providing young people with the best possible start in life and equipping them with the skills they need to have a fulfilling career is a matter close to my heart.

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Review into post-18 education

Monday, 5 March, 2018

Increasing choice, ensuring value for money and driving up quality are at the heart of a major review of post-18 education, launched by the Prime Minister.

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Supporting the next generation of engineers

Monday, 29 January, 2018

I have pledged my support for a national campaign to get more young people into engineering, joining government and industry in a united effort to tackle a major skills gap.

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