79% of manufacturers plan to recruit an apprentice in 2016

Posted on 11 Mar 2016 by Jonny Williamson

A record number of manufacturers are looking to recruit an apprentice this year, according to a new survey by EEF.

Almost eight in ten (79%) plan to recruit a manufacturing and engineering apprentice, while 45% intend to recruit an apprentice for other roles, such as IT, marketing and management. The good news comes just ahead of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (March 14 – 18), designed to raise awareness about the value of apprenticeships and…

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