The IET has today published recommendations calling on industry, government and academia to do more to offer engineering students practical work experience.
The recommendations include developing a government-led national work experience framework, and extending the apprenticeship levy to include internships and work placements in order to help students meet the costs of work experience placements. With 62% of engineering employers reporting that graduates don’t have the right practical skills for today’s workplace, and up to 30% of…
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