He revealed that young people seeking work could be in for a chance to get one of the additional 50,000 apprenticeships and 100,000 placements that are soon to be created by 2014.
It is hoped that this measure will plug the skills gap in sectors like IT by providing 11-19 year olds with vital technical qualifications.
However, Andrew Tuson, course director at City University London's Centre for Information Leadership, told Computer Weekly magazine that he was doubtful the apprenticeships would create the skills necessary to fill the gap or provide more jobs for IT graduates.
'The question is, can a successful apprenticeship be constructed to meet the gap between NEET (not in education, employment or training) and the high-level skills needed for IT roles?'
He added that making apprenticeships suitable for low-level entry would result in them being unable to secure a job because the skill set needed for IT is high and developing rapidly.
It is hoped that this measure will plug the skills gap in sectors like IT by providing 11-19 year olds with vital technical qualifications.
However, Andrew Tuson, course director at City University London's Centre for Information Leadership, told Computer Weekly magazine that he was doubtful the apprenticeships would create the skills necessary to fill the gap or provide more jobs for IT graduates.
'The question is, can a successful apprenticeship be constructed to meet the gap between NEET (not in education, employment or training) and the high-level skills needed for IT roles?'
He added that making apprenticeships suitable for low-level entry would result in them being unable to secure a job because the skill set needed for IT is high and developing rapidly.
