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<p>The Department continues to spend significant levels of funding to train and develop
the adult social care workforce, including those aged between 16-25.</p><p> </p><p>In
2016/17, the Department will provide £23 million in funding to Skills for Care for
the training and development of the adult social care workforce including for 16-25
year olds. This includes £12 million for the Workforce Development Fund which provides
support to employers for modules and qualifications for their workers in adults’ services
in the private and voluntary sectors.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is working closely
with the sector skills council partner, Skills for Care, through programmes such as
apprenticeships in social care and Care Ambassadors which promote positive image of
the sector in schools and colleges.</p>
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