The world is growing more uncertain. The workplace is changing, the skills required are different, and young people face new challenges.

So our job is to make sure all young people can thrive, no matter what the world looks like.

We wantn to end rip-off degrees, deliver 100,000 more apprenticeships and introduce a bold new model of National Service.

Ending rip-off degrees to invest in apprenticeships

We’d change the law so we can close the worst-performing university courses.

This would free up cash to fund 100,000 new apprenticeships for young people – building on our apprenticeship drive since 2010, which has given over 5.8 million people the opportunities they deserve.

A bold new model of National Service

18-year-olds would have a choice:

• One weekend a month volunteering in their community, supporting the NHS, British Red Cross, RNLI or other community groups

OR

• A full-time military placement for twelve months, learning new skills like logistics, cyber security and civil response operations

This would mean young people would be able to pick up new skills and get on in life. And it would foster a sense of duty and civic pride, helping to protect our country’s shared values.