Latest Statistics Around Apprenticeships
The Government has recently published its report on Apprenticeships (25 January 2024) and the headline figures reveal that:
Apprenticeship starts were up by 7.0% to 130,830 compared to 122,290 reported for the same period in the previous year.
Under 19s accounted for 32.7% of starts (42,740).
South East and North West of England had the most starts on apprenticeships
The report also looked at engagement with individual training programmes, and the apprenticeship with most people starting on it in 2022-23 was for early years teachers. Apprenticeships for engineers, accountants, data analysts, police constables, and nurses are also in the top 20
According to the research, the sectors (also referred to as occupational routes) with most people starting on apprenticeships include construction; business and administration; health and science; education and early years; engineering and manufacturing; and digital – with more engagement needed with the likes of catering and hospitality; transport and logistics; and creative and design. Business and Administration accounted for 62,712 starters in 2022-2-23.
The Government are urging more employers to recruit apprentices because:
92% of companies that have taken on apprentices believe this leads to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
86% said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
80% have seen a significant increase in employee retention
The estimated yearly gain for employers during an apprenticeship training period is between £2,500 and £18,000 per apprentice during their training period.
NB This statistical release presents provisional information on all age (16+) apprenticeships starts, achievements and participation in England for the 2023/24 academic year. To read the full report, click here.
At Swarm, we can provide apprenticeship and professional business training all across the UK, with our flexible approach to teaching.
Business Administration is a popular choice right now, and we count the Level 3 Business Administrator among one of the many occupational courses we can offer.
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