A new report by education think tank EDSK titled ‘No Train, No Gain’, found that nearly half of apprentices (47%) do not complete their apprenticeship programmes. The report suggested that the main reason for respondents not completing their apprenticeship programmes included “poor quality” schemes, lack of in-person and practical training, and inadequate management.
Although it’s disheartening to see these reasons cited in this report it’s important to remember there will also be a good proportion of leavers who moved on for positive reasons. This includes being promoted or having found better suited job opportunities, which could have made their ongoing apprenticeship programmes less relevant for their careers. Current recessionary challenges and the ongoing impact of the pandemic could also have a role to play in the number of apprentices quitting, as people seek higher paying jobs in the short term.
To ensure apprenticeships are suitable for both apprentices and businesses for the long-term, business leaders and HR teams need to invest more strategically and…
