Sixty businesses have backed Andy Burnham's plans for technical education which the government has branded 'narrow' and 'unequal'.
Microsoft, Heinz and the BBC are among the big employers to sign up to the mayor's scheme. Mr Burnham wants businesses to work with schools, colleges and universities so that young people have 'clear sight' of career opportunities in sectors such as technology, construction and manufacturing.
The Labour mayor hopes that creating the Manchester Baccalaureate will offer an alternative route into these sectors for the two-thirds of young people who do not go to university.
The MBacc would consist of a set of GCSEs which would lead to further study through BTECs, T-Levels and degree apprenticeships within the seven sectors.
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