Most employers plan to maintain or increase number of apprentices they employ this year

Posted on 11 Feb 2022 by The Manufacturer

Almost 9 in 10 employers plan to maintain or increase the number of apprentices they take on in the next 12 months, according to the results of a new survey of more than 600 employers in England.

The report, published by The Open University, in partnership with The 5% Club, highlights that employers recognise the value apprentices bring in terms of diversity. In fact, 68% of organisations that employed apprentices felt that they make a big difference in supporting people from lower socio-economic groups in the workplace. 75% of those surveyed reported…

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