Chris Claydon, Chief Executive of JTL, said: "The legislative agenda set out in the King's Speech yesterday goes some way to recognising the importance of skills training routes to economic growth."
"Technical skills are now business critical to achieving net zero and to delivering high quality infrastructure and housing. We cannot build safe, quality homes at pace without highly-skilled electricians and plumbers, and the building services industry is already experiencing these skills gaps. So more apprenticeships, with the necessary funding support, is more important than ever.
"While of course reforms take time, it is clear that there is great opportunity for our sector over the months and years ahead. JTL looks forward to working with the new Government as it implements its ambitious agenda."
About JTL
JTL is a charity organisation offering apprenticeships, assessment services and professional development training across the electro-technical and mechanical engineering services sectors.
They are committed to delivering high-quality training where the learner is placed at the centre, adapting to emerging technologies and cultivating a workforce that not only contributes to closing the skills gap, but also anticpates and fulfils the future demands of the dynamic wider industry.
The independent training provider currently supports approximately 8,000 learners across four apprenticeship disciplines: Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Ventilating and Engineering Maintenance.