Training and education
Every day I talk to local business owners struggling to find skilled workers, while young people leave our region because they can't get the training they need here.
Answer
As someone who's run local businesses and created jobs:
I know we can fix this with funding for local training programs and regional university hubs, support for businesses to take on apprentices, and practical partnerships between our schools and local employers.
My policies are about creating opportunities right here, giving choices to young people and build a future where our kids can get the skills and education they need without leaving home.