Can Apprenticeships Bridge the Skills Gap?
Can apprenticeships bridge the skills gap that Brexit is expected to create?
The 5% Club last week, a committee charged with coming up with ways to address the skills shortage and reduce unemployment, suggests it is.
Last year the number of apprenticeships increased by 24% compared to a 2% rise in graduate vacancies but they failed to attract young people. The number of people aged under 25 enrolling on apprenticeships rose by only 4% between 2010-2014.
Our latest article looks at this issue in more detail, including detailing effective solutions for bridging the skills gap including:
- Degree apprenticeships
- Offer flexibility
- Remove your graduate filter
- Take the initiative
- Support with recruitment software
For more information on both apprenticeships and the skills shortage please take a look at our blog.