Decline in Young People from Low Income Backgrounds Taking up Higher Level Apprenticeships

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Young people from low-income backgrounds are under-represented in higher and degree level apprenticeships, according to new research published by the Sutton Trust. The research finds that the proportion of degree apprentices from low-income backgrounds is actually lower than for undergraduates (5% vs 6.7%). This suggests that these apprenticeships are not a more accessible pathway than the university route for those from low-income backgrounds. Click here for more analysis.