
From classroom to construction site: can 100,000 opportunities a year fix Britain's youth skills gap?
New Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans promise 22,400 under-25 apprenticeships a year in professional services and 40,000 construction placements. The ambition is welcome — but colleges, employers and local partnerships will decide whether it becomes a genuine route into the green economy.
Our Sustainability News · 22 October 2026 · 6 min read





