A major government review has highlighted a steep decline in youth apprenticeship starts, urging immediate intervention to bridge the gap between school leavers and employment. The proposal includes establishing a national pre-apprenticeship program to provide young people with additional training, education, and hands-on work experience. Experts argue this structured approach could help address the growing challenge of youth unemployment by better preparing students for the workforce. The recommendations, set to be presented to policymakers, signal a push for systemic change in how England supports young workers transitioning into careers.
Exclusive: Former minister’s review warns that dramatic action is needed over huge drop in youth apprenticeship startsA national apprenticeship readiness scheme should be introduced in England to close the gap for young people between leaving school and starting work, the government is to be told.Alan Milburn, who is leading a major review into Britain’s youth jobs crisis, will call for a new “national pre-apprenticeship route” to offer young people further education, training and work experience. Continue reading...
