Universities fear government reforms will stifle manufacturing sector demand for higher and degree apprenticeships

The government’s forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many manufacturing employers from upskilling their workforce via higher and degree apprenticeships, according to 69% of the nation’s universities. Research by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) of its university members across the UK, examines what impact future changes, such as the government’s new Growth and Skills Levy,…