1000 apprenticeships boost for Green Deal

08.03.11

The DECC has announced that at least 1,000 apprentices working with green technologies could receive Government funding towards their training.

The funding boost comes as part of Government plans to insulate UK homes and businesses, to improve their efficiency and reduce emissions.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:

“We want to be the greenest government ever. We will reshape the economy, change the way we power our transport, heat our homes, and generate our electricity. We must put the development of the green economy at the centre of our ambitions to rebalance the economy.

“The Green Deal is about the future – and it is important we ensure that future generations have the skills they need to take advantage of the opportunities of the green economy. These apprenticeships are a perfect example of how government and business can work together towards a low carbon future.”

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