But teaching unions said the move risked creating a ?two-tier? education system, with technical schools being seen as the ?poor cousin? of ordinary comprehensives and colleges.
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, said: ?It is unacceptable to force pupils into specific learning routes at such an early age which could restrict their future career or educational choices."
But Lord Baker said: ?We are delighted that we have the backing of the Government on what we see as one of the most radical changes in education for a generation.
?The Chancellor recognises the central role that high quality technical education will play in the growth of the economy.?
Plans for 12 UTCs have already been announced, with Mr Osborne doubling the number to 24 in Wednesday's Budget.
Under reforms, teenagers would leave normal secondary schools at the age of 14 to transfer to UTCs. They will remain up to the age of 19, taking vocational qualifications alongside mainstream academic courses, such as GCSEs.
In his Budget, the Chancellor also announced a �180m package to fund 50,000 new apprenticeships over the next three years. Around 10,000 will be advanced level places, focused on small and medium-sized firms.
He also announced that 100,000 work experience placements will be offered over the next two years, five times as many as originally planned.
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