As pupils across the country receive their GCSE exam results, I would urge employers to recognise the benefits of offering some of these young people apprenticeships. In doing so, employers will help to address skills shortages and have a positive impact on their business.
Skills shortages remain a big issue within the UK, with the nursery and childcare sector highlighted for its lack of skilled staff. The Government invested £250m in 2006/08 to allow further improvements in qualification levels for those working within early years, and aims to have an early years professional in each daycare setting by 2015. By training apprentices, employers can plan for the future by ensuring that the skills critical to their company's success are not lost.
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