Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 38
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Prioritisation of older workers for apprenticeships limits opportunities for young people
Conclusion
The 19% increase in apprenticeship starts among under-19s between 2020/21 and 2021/22 is a positive step forward. However, all too often older, more highly qualified workers are being prioritised for apprenticeships at the expense of young people trying to get their foot on the first rung of the careers ladder. For apprenticeships to play their full part in the ladder of opportunity, they need to reach both groups.
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Government Response
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