The parents voice
As a parent, you want your child to get the best possible start to their career. There are many options available to young people as they start leave school.
Not all young want to go to college or university, as this might not be the right choice or route for them.
Apprenticeships have evolved over time and provide great career pathways for young people. Here are a few reasons why.
Apprenticeships are written by employers and develop the skills they need.
There are over 670 different apprenticeships providing a wide range of option for your young person to choose a career they want
Apprenticeships range from entry level to degree level
They provide the opportunity for young people to earn while they learn
9 out of 10 apprentices remain in employment on completion of their apprenticeship
Apprenticeships enable progression from one level to the next building higher level skills as people develop their careers
An Employers view of Apprenticeships
Most employers now utilise apprenticeships as part of their workforce development plans. Why? Simply because they work for them and their employees.
Many employers recognise apprentices bring fresh, innovative and creative ideas into a business helping the prepare for the future. Others suggest apprentices improve retention, creating a loyal workforce who are invested in their organisation.
Apprenticeships work.
Here are the stats to prove it:
of employers recommend employing an apprentice
of employers think apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
of employers report a high proportion of apprentices going on to management positions within the company
said that those apprentices their organisation had taken on in the last five years had performed better than those who came in with a university degree.