Economy · Jobs & pay · 20 October 2026
Government publishes jobs plans for services and construction
The Department for Work and Pensions has published Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans for professional and business services and construction. The measures aim to expand apprenticeships and work experience for young people in these sectors.
The Department for Work and Pensions has published new Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans for the professional and business services sector and the construction industry. The objective of these plans is to expand access to apprenticeships and work experience opportunities specifically for young people in these fields.
Under the new arrangements, 22,400 new under-25 apprenticeships are to be supported annually in professional and business services. In the construction sector, the plans provide for 40,000 placements each year, contributing to the 100,000 job opportunities available annually in that industry. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: "Reindustrialising Britain means giving workers the skills they need to get good jobs in growing industries."
Additional Jobs Plans for digital and technologies and defence are scheduled for publication later in the week. The defence strategy aims to support at least 14,000 people through apprenticeship programmes annually by 2035. Mayors and local skills partnerships will assist in shaping the training content to align with local job and skill requirements.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden noted that too many young people have been locked out of opportunities for too long. The announcement does not specify further details regarding the implementation timeline for the digital and technology sectors beyond their upcoming release.
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