Businesses are being urged by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) to offer more apprenticeships to young people who will soon be getting their exam results – because demand is now outstripping supply. In 2023, 430,000 students expressed an interest in apprenticeship opportunities via UCAS – a 180% increase since 2021. But the total number of apprenticeship vacancies publicised through the DfE’s Find an Apprenticeship service was only 189,430 for the last academic year – up 41% from 134,460 the previous year yet still not enough businesses are offering opportunities. Click here for more.
