As you may know it is currently National Apprenticeship Week 2022 (NAW). From 7 February to 13 February 2022, the Government is running this campaign to highlight benefits of apprenticeships for both employers and employees.<\/p>\n
The theme for this year\u2019s NAW is \u2018build the future\u2019 which relates to how apprenticeships can help to develop skills for an individual\u2019s career.<\/p>\n
What is an apprenticeship?<\/strong><\/p>\n An apprenticeship scheme is when an employer takes on people to gain paid work experience and learn skills that will be valuable for their career.<\/p>\n To qualify for an apprenticeship, individuals must be over the age of 16 in England and Wales as well not being in full-time education.<\/p>\n Apprenticeships are available to people at a range of education levels, from school leavers to graduates, or people wishing to strengthen their skills in a new career.<\/p>\n When compared with 2020\/21, the first quarter of 2021\/22 saw a 40 per cent increase in people starting apprenticeships.<\/p>\n What are the benefits for businesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n Choosing to hire an apprentice and upskilling them can be beneficial in the long run as it can assist in creating a highly skilled workforce.<\/p>\n