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

Derren Hayes
Friday, March 1, 2024

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

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