article: AM Simon Thomas said it would use Wales' share of proceeds from UK ministers' apprenticeship levy, around £150m a year, to fund the plan. He said it would boost young people's prospects and plug "skill gaps". On Tuesday, Welsh Labour ministers outlined plans to spend an additional £5m on apprenticeships in 2016-2017. Mr Thomas launched the proposals with Plaid leader Leanne Wood at a gas training academy in Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent. Although aimed at young people, Plaid Cymru said it would put no age restrictions on its proposed scheme.
summary: Plaid Cymru would create 50,000 apprenticeships if it wins power in May's assembly election, the party has announced.