This is exactly what I’m on about:
“Oh won’t Harry please shut up, we’re sick of hearing from him
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As we explain on page 1, 2, 12, 13 and in our special 17 page pullout”
I did the Marconi apprenticeship after leaving school at 16. Basically college (internal) with some work in the holidays first two years and six months work/college (Cov College) split the next two. Was great, got my quals, worked all over the business, could see a clear pathway to a career.
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Genuinely the only time Harry or Meghan enter my consciousness is when people on here or Twitter complain about them. What are you lot doing to be unable to avoid them?
Yeah it would need a legislation change. I think drop out rates are pretty high across the board for apprenticeships, 35% on average. Which suggests a bigger problem with the structure.
Tell a lie, it’s up to 47%: Shock as half of apprentices drop out
Not sure where you’ve got this from. Certainly not my experience when teaching. I was told that insurance and H&S meant a lot of firms were reluctant to take on U18s though.
A quick glance at industry body research also suggests lack of involvement from companies is the issue.
Its all about baseline expectations as well. People already think Labour will be radical and spend on public services and be green or whatever. Their messaging is from that starting point. Same as the Tories are cruel but good with money (until recently) so their messaging has to come from that...