NDM7234 Conservative Party Debate - Workforce Skills Post-Brexit
NDM7234 Conservative Party Debate - Workforce Skills Post-Brexit
NDM7234 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Recognises the importance of further education provision in developing the
skills of the Welsh workforce to meet the demands of the Welsh economy
post-Brexit.
2.
Calls on the Welsh Government to invest in the people of Wales by:
a)
increasing funding into further education;
b)
expanding the number of degree apprenticeships in Wales;
c)
creating an adult learning allowance to help people enhance and develop their
skills; and
d)
developing an Institute of Technology in north Wales.
The following amendments have been tabled:
Amendment 1 - Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon)
In
point 2, insert as new sub-point after sub-point (b) and re-number accordingly:
'increasing
support networks for apprentices via formal partnership arrangements with
further education colleges;'
Amendment
2 - Rebecca
Evans (Gower)
In
point 2, delete sub-point 2(d) and replace with:
'working
with FEIs, universities and employers to ensure that provision meets the
evolving technology needs of the economy.'
Amendment
3 - Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon)
Add
as new point at end of motion:
Calls
on the Welsh Government to recognise the importance of Erasmus+ in attracting
people to Wales to meet the demands of the Welsh economy via the further
education and higher education sectors and commit to opposing any attempt by
the UK Government to exit the programme in 2021.
Amendment
4 - Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon)
Add
as new point at end of motion:
Calls
on the Welsh Government to create better conditions for developing the skills
of the Welsh workforce by increasing the first year minimum wage for an
apprentice to the standard, national minimum wage, relevant to the person's age
group.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 04/06/2021
Decision due: 22 Jan 2020 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Darren Millar MS