23 December 2025
Government announces £725m package for young apprenticeships
The UK Government has announced its package of reforms to apprenticeships aimed at young people, with an overall £725m investment. The proposals aim to reduce youth unemployment and NEET rates, supporting their economic growth mission.
£140m will be invested in a pilot scheme with regional Mayors to connect NEET young people with local employers, as well as to fully fund apprenticeship places in small- to medium-sized businesses.
New foundational apprenticeships will be launched in sectors including hospitality and retail, as well as the introduction from April 2026 of short courses for greater flexibility.
The investment is intended to deliver 50,000 new apprenticeship places over the next three years.
Read the Government press release on the apprenticeships package.
£140m will be invested in a pilot scheme with regional Mayors to connect NEET young people with local employers, as well as to fully fund apprenticeship places in small- to medium-sized businesses.
New foundational apprenticeships will be launched in sectors including hospitality and retail, as well as the introduction from April 2026 of short courses for greater flexibility.
The investment is intended to deliver 50,000 new apprenticeship places over the next three years.
Read the Government press release on the apprenticeships package.
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