Training Barometer indicates optimism for apprenticeships

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Investment in apprenticeships has remained resilient in the face of the pandemic, according to the latest Training Barometer report from In-Comm Training.

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In-Comm Training’s 3rd annual Training Barometer, which sought opinions from 105 companies, found that 67 per cent of companies had taken on apprentices during the last twelve months, whilst 97 per cent retained all their learners despite the pressures of Covid-19.

Looking forward, 70 per cent of businesses are committing to taking on an apprentice over the next year (up from 47 per cent in 2021), with 69 per cent giving employees the opportunity to progress learning to HNC or degree level.

The optimistic outlook is tinged by the impact of the pandemic, which has resulted in nearly a third of companies cutting back on their training budget. Similarly, barriers to embarking down the vocational route continue to be dominated by a lack of in-house infrastructure and understanding of all the different apprenticeship standards currently available.

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