Earlier this week, I was delighted to meet my constituent, Sophia during National Apprenticeship Week at the ADS Apprenticeships Reception in Parliament.
Sophia works for Collins Aerospace and is the first female engineering apprentice at the company, a truly fantastic achievement. As a former student of Ivybridge Community College, she is now building a skilled career in engineering through the apprenticeship route.
Her journey shows exactly why apprenticeships matter. They open doors, break barriers and give young people the chance to earn while they learn, whilst also helping businesses secure the skilled workforce they need.
We need more success stories like Sophia’s and a skills system with the ambition to match the talent we have here locally. So if you’re an apprentice, former apprentice, employer or training provider, I’d love to hear your views through my apprenticeships survey here: www.rebecca-smith.org.uk/news/rebecca-launches-survey-national-apprenti….
