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The Big Debate: Is the apprentice system failing disadvantaged young people?

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Long thought of as a route into a skilled career for young people, there has been a decline in the number of youth apprenticeships since the introduction 2017 reforms – experts say changes are needed to boost access.
Targeted support can help young people to overcome barriers preventing them taking up an apprenticeship. Picture: Siphosethu/Peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock
Targeted support can help young people to overcome barriers preventing them taking up an apprenticeship. Picture: Siphosethu/Peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock

Panellists

Nick Harrison, chief executive, the Sutton Trust

Nick Harrison joined social mobility think-tank the Sutton Trust since April 2023. He was formerly chief growth officer for online retailer Matches Fashion and has a doctorate in physics from Cambridge University. 

Harrison also sits on the Social Metrics Commission, which addresses the definition of poverty and its alleviation.

 

 

Gareth Evans, director of operations, Spectra

Gareth Evans works at Spectra which runs the Care Leaver Covenant on behalf of the Department for Education.

The covenant supports care leavers to access education, employment and training opportunities, as well as other benefits, provided by employers across England.

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