The RIBA has issued a joint call with the RTPI, the CIOB, and RICS, calling for built environment Level 7 apprenticeships to be exempt from proposed changes to the Growth and Skills Levy.

The four institutes, collectively representing approximately 200,000 professionals across the built environment sector, argue that the funding reforms could hinder efforts to address skills shortages and undermine the Government’s growth and net-zero commitments.

The government announced earlier this year that Level 7 apprenticeships, equivalent to a Master’s degree, will recieve reduced funded through the Growth and Skills Levy. The change aims to shift funding priorities towards apprenticeships for young people and those at the start of their careers, as part of efforts to rebalance apprenticeship spending.

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