Stockport Council has joined forces with some of the borough’s key employers to take on the challenge of securing 100 Stockport apprentices in 100 days.
Although Stockport’s JSA claimant rate continues to decrease month by month and is below the North West average, getting more young people into employment is a top priority for the Lib Dems at the council and in government.
Apprenticeships are a powerful and vital tool in achieving this. Stockport Council has an award-winning track record on creating apprenticeships and Cllr Sue Derbyshire, council leader, is working hard to promote the 100-in-100 campaign.
Stockport is currently the 3rd best Borough in the North West for apprenticeships. 2011/12 saw over 3,000 apprenticeship start-ups in Stockport. An increase of nearly 1,500 compared to the previous Labour government.
