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<p>Apprenticeships are a crucial way to develop the skills needed by employers. There
is strong evidence that apprenticeships are already a good prospect for investment
in terms of returns to individuals, to businesses and to Government. For each pound
the Government invests in Level 2 and Level 3 adult apprenticeships, we receive economic
benefits of £26 and £28 respectively over the rest of the learners’ working lives.</p><p>
</p><p>By increasing the quality and quantity of apprenticeships to reach our commitment
of 3 million starts in England by 2020, our goal is to secure greater benefits for
more apprentices, employers and our economy. To increase numbers and improve access,
we are focussing the work of the National Apprenticeships Service on communicating
the benefits, and building strong relationships with a wider range of employers and
intermediaries.</p><p> </p><p>The 2020 Vision sets out the key elements of our strategy
to further address skills shortages and stimulate economic growth through reforms
to apprenticeships. .</p><p> </p><p>Our strategy gives employers the opportunity to
develop new apprenticeship standards to meet the skills needs of their sector. By
increasing the relevance and quality of apprenticeships and developing the skills
of workers, standards will ensure employers have the opportunity to develop and access
the skills they need.</p><p> </p><p>We are focusing development of apprenticeship
standards where employers identify a skills need and demand exists, subject to suitability.
In giving employers this freedom, we have seen increased appetite for standards at
higher levels, where we know they add the most value. We have also seen standards
developed in sectors where they have not been used before, ensuring the benefits are
felt across the economy.</p>
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