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National Apprenticeship Week

New research commissioned through the National Apprenticeship Service and the British Chambers of Commerce has revealed that 72% of businesses who currently employ apprentices said they made a positive contribution during the recession.

The research marks National Apprenticeship Week, a jam-packed week of activities celebrating the role played by apprentices across the country.

Events taking place during the week include Ian Austin MP visiting the Birmingham Hippodrome to help apprentices prepare the venue for the auditions of Britain’s Got Talent, while head baker at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant, Kenny Rankin, is sharing his skills with apprentices there.

Almost 240,000 people started an Apprenticeship last year, that’s a rise of almost 7%. They’re a great way for young people to get on-the-job experience as well as a nationally recognised qualification while the value for money and enthusiasm that apprentices bring to the workplace is second to none.

With the brand new Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) offering small and medium sized businesses up to £2,500 for every 16 or 17 year old apprentice hired, there has never been a better time to find out how you can benefit from Apprenticeships.

To find out more about Apprenticeship Week go to apprenticeships.org.uk or see our latest news and activities on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/apprenticeships

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