Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits Leeds firm G&H
Pudsey-based G&H and Building Futures Together (BFT) recently received a visit from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.
The MP for Leeds West and Pudsey spent time with staff, apprentices and students to see how mechanical, electrical and public health service provider G&H and alternative vocational provision BFT are working to create career pathways for young people.
Ms Reeves said: “It was wonderful to meet students and staff at Building Futures Together in Pudsey to hear about their fantastic vocational provision, and to discuss the Government's ongoing work to tackle youth unemployment.”
The chancellor’s visit comes following the first report in the Government’s Milburn review, an independent review into the rising number of young people Not in Education, Employment or Training.
It also follows the recent announcement from the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, pledging to increase the number of apprenticeships and guarantee a work experience placement for every child in the county before the age of 18.