With employment in the early years sector predicted to expand by almost 10 per cent over the next decade, the Government's pledge to extend apprenticeships is a welcome development. It fits well with what the Children's Workforce Development Council identifies as a need for more 'demand-led' skills, whereby individuals can access training which is more responsive to the needs of employers.
But apprenticeships will need to be given a makeover for them to be more appealing to both employers and candidates. The Government is aiming to increase the number available for 16- to 18-year-olds to 90,000 by 2013, and will be providing employers with a pilot wage subsidy to help finance them.
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