News Release issued by
the COI News Distribution Service on 07 September 2010
Embargoed until
10:00am Tuesday 7 September 2010.
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said:
"The OECD report shows that our Higher Education faces
some real challenges, which the Government is determined to
tackle. We have already taken action to boost student numbers by
funding an extra 10,000 places and more people than ever are
starting university this autumn.
“Going to university is still a good investment. Graduates are
more likely to be in work than non graduates and can expect to
earn more over their lifetime.
“We are working to provide more educational opportunities for all
ages to ensure that we have highly skilled, internationally
competitive workforce. We have provided funding for an extra
50,000 apprenticeships."
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