Work-based Learning

Part of 3. Questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales – in the Senedd at 11:34 am on 15 July 2020.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative 11:34, 15 July 2020

Thank you for that answer. I notice you didn't mention new apprentices particularly, because they are going to be necessary to help the economy of Wales recover. But, as you say, we need to keep in mind our existing apprentices. I don't know what the position is in Wales at the moment. Are we looking at half our construction apprentices being furloughed, for example, as they are in England? How is the Welsh Government ensuring that existing apprentices are able to complete their apprenticeships rather than face redundancy? Perhaps some detail on that would be great. And how are they helping employers retain that talent on completion? Specifically, what are you doing to make sure that apprenticeships aren't going to be more inflexible than they currently are?