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The value of apprenticeships in tackling ‘talent crisis’

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It is often reported that the UK has a talent crisis and those in the younger age bracket are particularly affected.
Apprenticeships add value to all parties and helping close the skills gap, Mark Creighton says. Picture: Adobe Stock
Apprenticeships add value to all parties and helping close the skills gap, Mark Creighton says. Picture: Adobe Stock

The UK, however, has an abundance of talented young people, but it’s potential is yet to be truly unlocked.  

Young people want to showcase their talent, expand their knowledge, and make a living whilst doing so.

In research conducted by Avado, we found that in the next three months a staggering 12 million plus people are expected to leave their jobs and 54 per cent of these people are 16- to 24-year-olds.

 Our career paths are often determined by the route taken immediately after leaving school. 

Certain job opportunities strongly favour those with a university education, with many post-education work schemes favouring graduates. If you don’t have a university degree of a 2:1 or higher, then the likelihood of being considered for graduate schemes becomes far more challenging, creating an inaccessible career path for many.   

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