Apprenticeships appeal to next generation workers - survey
Over 70 per cent of people aged 16-to24 would be willing to relocate to another part of the country to undertake an apprenticeship, a BAE Systems survey has found.
Released to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February), the findings are part of a newly launched Apprenticeship Barometer, which surveyed 2,000 young people across the country to identify views on education, training and pathways to career success.
The survey revealed a growing interest in apprenticeships, with 6 in 10 preferring it as an alternative to university. Over a quarter of respondents (28 per cent) looked favourably on apprenticeships for job security, with high starting salaries (28 per cent) and hands-on training (23 per cent) also seen as appealing features.
A total of 86 per cent of respondents agreed that apprenticeships enhance social mobility, offering significant potential to support disadvantaged groups and provide alternatives to traditional higher education routes.
Despite their appeal, responses suggest barriers such as limited opportunities (35 per cent) and lack of information (32 per cent) continue to hinder access to apprenticeships.
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