“The number of people enrolling on university courses continues to decline in Wales and this increase does little to encourage students to pursue higher education.
“Additionally, the lack of funding for apprenticeships is severely limiting the options and opportunities for young people across Wales. Labour’s National Insurance hike has only exacerbated the situation, adding to the financial pressures facing universities and reducing prospects.
“If Wales cannot provide comparable opportunities to those across the border in England, we risk a substantial brain drain. We need to support our young people with a choice of career options, so that they may reach their full potential.”
