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Apprenticeship survey shows positive results

A new report has indicated that young people on apprentice schemes are getting promoted improving their confidence and taking on more responsibility in the workplace.

The Apprentice Learner Survey found that 9 out of every 10 apprentices were satisfied with their course, one third of those who had completed their studies had received a promotion, and three quarters were taking on more responsibility.

80% believed that their apprenticeship had improved their ability to do their job, providing them with sector relevant skills and knowledge, whilst also improving their career prospects.

Businesses were also found to be satisfied with the training provided by apprentice schemes, and nearly half had already recommended apprenticeships to other employers.

Skills Minister John Hayes said: “I am delighted by these impressive survey results which show nine out of ten apprentices are satisfied with their training and a third have received a promotion as a result.

“We are succeeding in making apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people and sending a crystal clear message that technical excellence is as essential and highly valued as academic prowess.”

David Way, Chief Executive of the National Apprenticeship Service, said: “We are very pleased to see high levels of satisfaction amongst employers and apprentices in these surveys.

“These findings will inform our work as we continue to raise standards and focus on ensuring that all apprenticeships offer a good experience as well as encouraging more young people and employers of all sizes and sectors to engage.”

A third report has also been published. ‘The Employer Investment in Apprenticeships and Workplace Learning’ is the first study into the net financial benefits of training to employers.

The study assesses the amount that employers themselves invest in apprenticeships. This ranges from £39,000 per apprenticeship (level 2 and 3 combined) in engineering to around £3,000-£4,000 in retail or hospitality.

The study also looks at the time it takes for an employer to recoup their investment where the apprentice is a new recruit, which averages at around one to two years.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .