In a recent report, as many as a third of the 2,000 UK HR professionals surveyed believe that they will be looking to hire more apprentices over the next year.
The data, which was compiled by Alexander Mann Solutions, comes following the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy last year – an initiative designed to boost the number of young people entering vocational training.
Sandrine Miller, head of emerging talent consulting at Alexander Mann Solutions, said, “As these findings suggest, leaders are certainly reassessing where they source fresh talent. And while graduates remain the preferred choice for the highest percentage of businesses, there are signs that the tide is shifting.
“UCAS reported last year that university applications have decreased by 4%, And while there will always be demand for graduate-level talent, HR Leaders are increasingly considering the benefits of developing talent in house, where the role allows, as part of a wider total workforce strategy.
“News that new apprenticeship starts have fallen by 59% since the Apprenticeship Levy was introduced is most likely indicative of how businesses are reassessing long-term needs – and taking the time they need to plan and implement new programmes. In other words, it’s the calm before the storm.”
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