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UK defence contractors pledge 40,000 annual youth opportunities
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Defence contractors have pledged to offer 40,000 opportunities to 18- to 24-year-olds each year by 2030.
UK defence contractors have pledged to provide 40,000 annual opportunities for 18- to 24-year-olds by 2030 through work experience, apprenticeships or permanent jobs. The target is scheduled to rise to 50,000 by 2035.
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- 40,000people
Defence contractors have pledged to offer 40,000 opportunities to 18- to 24-year-olds each year by 2030.
“They have promised to offer 40,000 18- to 24-year-olds each year an opportunity in the sector by 2030”
- 50,000people
The annual defence-sector opportunity target is scheduled to rise to 50,000 by 2035.
“That is scheduled to rise to 50,000 by 2035.”
The pledged opportunities will include work experience, apprenticeships and permanent roles.
“whether via work experience, an apprenticeship or a permanent role”