Lichfield’s MP has hailed a rise in the number of apprenticeships.
The figures for the 2012/13 period showed that Lichfield and Burntwood saw 860 apprentices – up from 480 in 2009.
Michael Fabricant MP said the numbers were a boost to the area.
“Having been a chartered engineer and been conscious of a national skills shortage, this is good news for the apprentices who are likely to secure good full-time jobs and for our national economy,” he said. “Practical experience in work is an important commodity.”
The number of apprentices in various disciplines for the 2012/2013 period in the Lichfield constituency were:
- Business Administration and Law – 290
- Retail and Commercial Enterprise – 180
- Health, Public Services, and Care – 160
- Engineering & Manufacturing Technology – 110
- Information & Communication Tech – 30
- Construction, Planning and Built Environment – 20
- Leisure, Travel and Tourism – 20
- Education and Training -10
