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Apprenticeships “ the career choice that is overlooked by too many young people”. Mick Pilling Recruitment Manager Remit. Welcome and Introduction. Mick Pilling University College of Wales, Aberystwyth 1975 -1978 Trent Polytechnic – Diploma in Careers Guidance 1979
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Apprenticeships “the career choice that is overlooked by too many young people” Mick Pilling Recruitment Manager Remit
Welcome and Introduction • Mick Pilling • University College of Wales, Aberystwyth 1975 -1978 • Trent Polytechnic – Diploma in Careers Guidance 1979 • Career Officer 1980-1989 • Motor Industry Apprenticeship Training 1989-2011
Objectives • Underlying trends • Why do young people choose apprenticeships? • Why do young people disregard apprenticeships? • A challenge to Information, Advice and Guidance Practitioners
Why do Young People Choose Apprenticeships? • Positive Career Choice and informed and trusted advice and guidance • Peer influence • Parental influence
Why do young people disregard apprenticeships? • Their career choice necessitates an academic route • Peer influence • Parental influence • Insufficient knowledge of apprenticeships in school • Perception that apprenticeships are for average to lower ability young people • The more qualified you are the more money you will earn • Apprenticeships are poorly paid • Full time education is familiar and safe • We are in a recession and there aren’t any jobs
Employers believe in apprenticeships • 80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive. • Poll of 500 employers reveals many would rather hire an apprentice than take on a graduate • 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce. • 89% of employers believe vocational training programmes are key to business success over the next two years. • One in five employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate. • More than 30% of Rolls Royce apprentices have progressed to senior management roles within the company
The government believes in apprenticeships • 360,000 starts per annum by 2020 • One in five 16-18 year olds to undertake an apprenticeship in the next decade • Increase of £222m in funding for apprenticeships announced last week • Aim that apprentices achieve equivalent esteem and status with university graduates – John Hayes Skills Minister • Universities Minister, David Willetts - more sixth-formers should consider re-sitting their exams or taking an apprenticeship as an alternative to university.
How do we ensure apprenticeships are a positive choice for young people? • Ensure all apprenticeship experiences are high quality • Provide IAG practitioners with the tools to better understand apprenticeship options • Apprenticeship role models • Apprenticeship providers active in schools
The challenge for those guiding young people • Employers need sufficient quality applicants for available apprenticeships • There are not sufficient ‘graduate level’ jobs • Challenge those embarking on A levels with average GCSE’s • At age 19+ apprenticeships become difficult to access • Best age to start apprenticeship is 16. • Cost of Higher Education