MP Chris Curtis, has welcomed a new target to get two-thirds of young people to go to university or study a technical qualification.
“This is a refreshing change of tone in politics that recognises that there cannot be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to learning and that different qualifications may not carry equal weight right now - but they should,” Chris said, “After all, we have major skills shortages in fields like construction that won’t be filled without technical qualifications.
“Since becoming an MP I’ve been proud to work with Milton Keynes College and meet many fantastic students learning there. We are truly lucky to have such an innovative, dedicated and transformative further education college in our city.”
It is hoped that the move will put qualifications like apprenticeships on equal footing with university degrees and encourage more young people to consider the wide range of options available to them.
“Of course, none of this will happen without funding, which I’ll continue to push for," Chris added, "But I’m heartened to see an ambition from this Labour Government that reflects the times we live in and the varied talents and skills of young people in our city.”
