Table of Contents
- Reliance on Migrant Labour
- Training Boost Announcement
- Addressing the Skills Gap
- Young People in Education
A cabinet minister has expressed concerns that Britain is “too reliant” on migrant labor as he announces a £1 billion initiative to enhance training and help people secure employment.
The Work and Pensions Secretary stated that the UK's future relies on developing homegrown talent.
The Labour official stated that we have become overly dependent on overseas workersCredit: EPA
Pensions Secretary Pat McFaddenCredit: PA
New funding will help train engineers, construction workers, and cyber expertsCredit: PA
This announcement comes amid growing concerns regarding nearly one million young individuals who are neither in education nor employment, resulting in increasing costs.
“The future of our country is dependent on the skills of its citizens,” Mr. McFadden remarked.
“However, we have become too dependent on foreign labor to address shortages.
“We are ensuring that homegrown talent benefits from local opportunities, boosting our economy and increasing individuals' earnings.”
Since Labour took office, 46,000 more jobs have gone to Indians, 26,000 to Nigerians, and 21,000 to Pakistanis, while British citizens have taken 353,000 fewer jobs, according to The Times.
The £1 billion funding will be allocated to train engineers, construction workers, and cyber experts, with an expected creation of 600,000 new skilled jobs by 2030.
Mr. McFadden is also reaching out to Skills, an organization established to address the skills gap, directing them to minimize Britain's dependency on foreign workers.
This initiative is part of a skills funding announcement that will be detailed in a White Paper tomorrow.
Ministers are also set to unveil training programs for hundreds of thousands more jobs in the clean sector.
This comes as new research from the Resolution Foundation reveals an increasing number of young Brits who have never worked.
The research indicates that young individuals are dropping out of education prematurely and struggling to find employment.
In six local authority areas, more than one in ten 16-17-year-olds are neither in education nor employment or are otherwise unaccounted for by their local authority.
Julia Diniz, Research Specialist at the Resolution Foundation, stated: “We need to assist more young people in staying in education or returning if they drop out. Failing to do so risks hindering their long-term job prospects.”
Research indicates that young individuals are prematurely exiting education and failing to secure jobsCredit: PA: Press Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the £1 billion training boost?
The £1 billion training boost aims to enhance skills training for engineers, construction workers, and cyber experts, thereby reducing reliance on migrant labor and creating new job opportunities.
Why is there a concern about reliance on migrant labor?
The concern arises from the increasing dependency on overseas workers to fill job vacancies, which could hinder the development of local talent and skills needed for the future economy.
What impact does early dropout from education have on young people?
Dropping out of education prematurely limits young people's job prospects and can lead to long-term economic disadvantages, making it essential to support them in continuing their education.
