Halfon as HE minister spells apprenticeship push for sector

Former education committee chair ‘appears to have interest in detail of policy’ and sees employability as purpose of university

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November 8, 2022

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November 8, 2022

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Skills, apprenticeships, and careers event held at NEC, Birmingham to illustrate Halfon as skills minister spells apprenticeship push for sector

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