Is there a growing appeal of apprenticeships among next generation of workers?

As one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, BAE Systems has tested the latest attitudes towards career paths among young people to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February).

The findings are part of a newly launched Apprenticeship Barometer, which surveyed 2,000 young people (16-24 year olds) across the country to identify views on education, training and pathways to career success.

Industries linked to careers in science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) led the way in apprenticeship preferences, with 1 in 4 (26%) of the young people surveyed expressing interest.

They also ranked in the top three careers that respondents associated with the greatest job security.

Aston spoke to Richard Hamer, education director at BAE Systems & Dr Jacqueline Hall, head of apprenticeships & skills at BAE Systems.

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