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Apprenticeship Quote by Vince Cable

“For wide swaths of training and education there are valuable spillovers which mean that the private sector needs support from the government. That is why I have been so determined to protect and grow apprenticeships and put higher education on a sustainable footing.” quote by Vince Cable
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“For wide swaths of training and education there are valuable spillovers which mean that the private sector needs support from the government. That is why I have been so determined to protect and grow apprenticeships and put higher education on a sustainable footing.”

Vince Cable

About This Quote

Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, United Kingdom, 2015

The speaker argues that government support for apprenticeships and sustainable higher education yields broad societal benefits and private‑sector spillovers.

In simple terms: Government aid boosts education and the economy.

Key Takeaway

Invest in apprenticeships and sustainable education.

Themes

education economics public policy

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

persuasive policy

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • business strategy
  • career planning

Key Concepts

human capital development spillover effects labor market public‑private partnership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the most effective ways to fund apprenticeships?
  • How can private sector benefit from educated workers?
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