Issued by: The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Apprenticeships 

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Inquiry Title: How can apprenticeships support the ambition of economic growth via the Industrial Strategy? 

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Deadline for Submissions: 1st August 2026 

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Introduction: The Industrial Strategy identifies eight growth sectors as the engines of the economy and its future success. Central to this vision is a workforce equipped with the appropriate technical skills. Following the transition to the Growth and Skills Levy, the APPG is seeking understand how the skills system can be optimised to meet these strategic goals. 

 

We invite stakeholders to provide written evidence addressing one or more of the following questions as part of our inquiry. This will culminate in a report providing evidence and recommendations to government on skills policy design, delivery and funding.