Commentary on Sections Part 1: Apprenticeships, Study and Training General Section 38: Apprenticeship sectors
74.This section requires the Secretary of State to specify apprenticeship sectors. The Government intends that these will be based upon the current sectoral coverage of Sector Skills Councils which are employer-led, independent organisations whose goals are to reduce skills gaps and shortages, improve productivity and increase opportunities to boost the skills and productivity of everyone in the sector’s workforce.