National Apprenticeships Week 2022

Early day motion 966, tabled 8 February 2022 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 9 members.

That this House notes the 15th annual National Apprenticeships Week 2022, from 7-13 January 2022; highlights the opportunity that exists in the realms of engineering as well as hospitality, fintech, cyber security and applied science, as well as other areas; underlines the remarks by the chief executive of the Further Education Principals’ group that this is a prime opportunity to reflect on the importance of apprenticeships and the skills they provide to tackle the skills deficit in Northern Ireland; and urges both young and old to consider upskilling in a field where there are jobs available and to consider all possibilities highlighted during this year’s Apprenticeships Week 2022.

Signatures by party: DUP 5, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.