According to figures released by the National Apprenticeship Service almost
370,000 apprenticeship applications were submitted online between February and April 2013. This represents growth of over 32% when compared to the same period last year. Apprenticeship vacancies have also grown significantly with 32,600 vacancies advertised in the same three months.
370,000 apprenticeship applications were submitted online between February and April 2013. This represents growth of over 32% when compared to the same period last year. Apprenticeship vacancies have also grown significantly with 32,600 vacancies advertised in the same three months.
Matthew Hancock MP, Skills Minister said “With more vacancies than ever before, Apprenticeships are fast becoming the norm for young people who want to achieve their career goals through an alternative route to university”.The “Apprenticeships Index” data reveals the top 5 most popular apprenticeships are:
1. Business & Admin
2. Children & Young People’s Workforce (Childcare)
3. Customer Services
4. IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professional
5. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair