Welsh Labour commit to funding more apprenticeships

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First Minister Carwyn Jones will today launch Welsh Labour's key pledges ahead of the Assembly elections in May.

The six key election pledges will be outlined today at an event in north Wales - under the parties election slogan 'Together for Wales'.

One of the six promises will be to create 100,000 high quality apprenticeships, to be rolled out if Welsh Labour wins in May.

Apprenticeships are a way to earn a wage and work. Credit: ITV Wales

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Welsh Labour Leader Carwyn Jones says "we know that Wales succeeds when our economy is strong - and that success and strength is built on a quality, skilled workforce."

The Welsh Government has focused on Thousands of apprenticeships have been created right across Wales in a number of sectors, in attempt by the Labour run government to support businesses and help young people find work.

An apprenticeship is designed to give someone job-specific skills and qualifications. Credit: ITV Wales

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