Responding to the new package of measures unveiled by the Government today aimed at improving apprenticeship take-up rates, Ed Richardson, Programme Director for People & Skills at BusinessLDN, said: “The requirement for adult apprentices to do functional skills qualifications has held many learners back from accessing training, so today’s announcement will open-up opportunities to more people from a broad range of backgrounds to start an apprenticeship and build a great career.
“Plans to shorten the minimum length of apprenticeships will also give businesses greater flexibility to deliver more agile forms of training to reflect the skills they need.
“It’s now crucial that Skills England’s new leadership team works closely with businesses to address skills gaps and drive-up investment in training, including a clear roadmap for turning the Apprenticeship Levy into a Growth & Skills Levy.”