We need more apprentices, say Tories

Schools and colleges would encourage thousands more young people into "practical" occupations under a Tory government, David Cameron said today. The leader of the opposition pledged £180m to fund a careers adviser in every secondary school and college in the country. He also promised £100m to create a new "all-age" careers advice centre. Speaking at the launch of his party's "training and apprenticeships revolution" in Westminster, Cameron said that the number of young people not in education, employment or training had risen under Labour by a quarter." Shadow skills minister John Hayes, who was also at the launch, said: "If we want to give everyone a chance, then we must get serious about practical learning. Britain has neglected this. We need to revalue skills and crafts. We must elevate practical learning." The... [read full story]