During National Apprenticeship Week, some organisations and employers are urging government to ensure that future apprenticeships have real value. According to an article in The Daily Telegraph by Louise Peacock, employers warn that ‘the value of apprenticeships is being dragged down by “quickie” courses that do not lead to proper jobs.’
Official figures showed that one in five apprenticeships lasted less than six months, often with jobs going to existing workers meaning that few new jobs were being created. Some companies involved with a range of apprentice schemes include Morrisons, Asda, BAE, Siemens and Starbucks. A good apprenticeship scheme is seen as a real benefit in many areas. The article includes comments from Semta, the skills council which said ‘ more businesses should invest in apprenticeships to give them a competitive advantage.’ To read the full article visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/9062660/Employers-warn-on-quickie-apprenticeships.html
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