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Employment Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced an end to funding for some apprenticeships for the over-25s after a review of adult training.
A Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) spokeswoman said ‘adult apprenticeship’ funding would instead be targeted at “economically important” sectors: IT, financial services, food and drink, advanced engineering, life and health sciences and creative industries.

Previously it has been available for all skills areas from childcare to plumbing and heating.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/jobs-minister-signals-funding-cut-to-apprenticeship-schemes-for-over25s-16194203.html

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