Today, Jack co-chaired the launch of an enquiry into MOD apprenticeships which was conducted by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships.
The full report entitled: 'Supporting apprenticeships in the Ministry of Defence (MoD): Assessing the quality, progression, and potential' can be seen here: https://connectpa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/APPG-Apprenticeships-MOD-Inquiry-Report.pdf
Commenting on the report, Jack said:
It is clear from this inquiry that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is doing a fantastic job in supporting apprenticeship provision and I was delighted to hear from the MoD, industry leaders and most importantly, apprentices themselves about the excellent quality and development opportunities available.
There is no doubt that the MoD has a prominent role to play in achieving the Government’s levelling-up ambitions and supporting the UK’s economic recovery as we look to the future.
As an APPG, our inquiry has heard how apprenticeships in the MoD have supported career development and futureproofed the defence workforce. The quality of apprenticeships in the MoD should be mirrored by other Government departments and I hope to see others learning lessons from this hugely impressive organisation.
There is always room for improvement, and I hope that more work is done to support the understanding of apprenticeships in schools, college and education institutions, along with the availability of apprenticeships in the MoD and wider defence sector to students. Greater outreach programmes and signposting in collaboration with the defence industry is required to help improve this area.
I hope to see Government and industry working closely to develop transferable skills to maintain lifelong learning pathways within the MoD and the wider sector.
Apprenticeships will play a key role in shaping our future economy and I am pleased to see the MoD leading the way in this area. I hope the Government supports the inquiry’s recommendations and takes them forward.
