Challenges Faced by Apprentices in Accessing Opportunities
Apprenticeships present barriers to access for disadvantaged individuals, as highlighted by data and research. Factors such as neighborhood deprivation and underrepresentation of certain groups contribute to the struggle faced by apprentices. This webinar series sheds light on social mobility, disabilities, mental health concerns, and youth employment, aiming to address these challenges and create more inclusive opportunities. Visit amazingapprenticeships.com for more information.
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Time for Change Barriers to access: the apprentice perspective 15th March 2021
Todays workshop Welcome & housekeeping What the data & research tells us What employers are telling us The apprentice perspective: meet the speakers and panel discussion Q&A www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Housekeeping Today s webinar is being recorded Please keep cameras switched off and remain muted The chat can be used to submit questions Trigger warning: alcoholism, abuse/neglect, mental health www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Time for Change webinar series Workshop 1: Social Mobility in Apprenticeships Sutton Trust & Social Mobility Commission Workshop 2: Apprenticeships for All The Open University & Disability Rights UK Workshop 3: Mental Health Matters Gen. Healthy Minds Workshop 4: Youth Matters Impetus & Youth Employment UK Workshop 5: Monday 15th March Barriers: the apprentice perspective www.amazingapprenticeships.com
www.amazingapprenticeships.com/genie www.amazingapprenticeships.com
What the data & research tells us Individuals under the age of 19 from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are five times less likely to undertake a degree-level apprenticeship than those from the most advantaged areas. Since the levy was introduced, 36% fewer disadvantaged individuals are getting onto an apprenticeship Apprentices from disadvantaged background are less likely to continue in their apprenticeship and are more likely to drop out without completing. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds completing an apprenticeship receive a larger boost in their earnings than non-disadvantaged individuals. This is particularly true at intermediate level. www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Neighbourhood deprivation 30% 27% 26% 25% 21% 20% 20% 18% 17% 14% 15% 13% 10% 5% 0% Intermediate Advanced Higher Degree Q1 (most deprived) Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 (least deprived) www.amazingapprenticeships.com
What the data & research tells us There continue to be many underrepresented groups in apprenticeships FE Week analysis showed that the proportion of BAME 16- to 18-year-old apprentices is falling and made up just 7.7 per cent of starts in the first three-quarters of 2019/20 We know 1 in 5 working age adults have a declared disability, yet apprentices with declared disabilities currently make up just 13% of apprentices There are many groups that we do not have data for including Care Leavers www.amazingapprenticeships.com
What employers are telling us Struggle to find/reach the most disadvantaged especially once people are outside of the schooling system Struggle to get the approach right, and to address potential apprentices barriers/issues with confidence High drop-out rates during application processes due to time and/or stages in the process that aren t accessible People from less advantaged backgrounds self-selecting out of applying to prestigious/well-known institutions Cultural, familial or social biases against apprenticeships. www.amazingapprenticeships.com
What employers are telling us Complex & Challenging Confidence & Capacity Inspiration & Innovation It s time for change Safe and supportive environment Expertise and space to explore what works www.amazingapprenticeships.com
What apprentices are telling us There were so many barriers to me getting here, honestly, even just into an entry level role. There are some amazing people working at my employer - I don t think anyone was trying to keep me out but the business s processes just weren t designed for people in my situation. Anonymous apprentice www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Meet the panellists Haider Ali Management Accounting Apprentice Rolls-Royce Elle Melrose Priority Service Lead Bulb Energy www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Lets talk What barriers did you face when searching/applying for/starting an apprenticeship and what could be changed for the better? www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Q&A I know people find some of these things awkward or hard to talk about, but having these conversations asking questions and listening to what apprentices can tell you is the only way things get better. Anonymous apprentice www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Please get in touch Twitter Email @AmazingAppsUK Hello@AmazingApprenticeships.com www.amazingapprenticeships.com/Genie linkedin.com/company/amazing-apprenticeships Website LinkedIn www.amazingapprenticeships.com
