Attitudes towards apprenticeships ‘improving’
Almost half of British parents surveyed for a new report said they would encourage their children to take an apprenticeship.
The study of more than 2,000 parents, commissioned by BAE Systems and the Royal Academy of Engineering, shows a positive shift in attitudes towards apprenticeships.
Almost a third of those surveyed said they saw apprenticeships as a viable option for their children, after admitting that five years ago it was not something they would have ever considered.
Furthermore, nearly half said that their perception of apprenticeships had changed positively in the last year.
BAE chairman Sir Richard Oliver said: "It is fantastic to see that the huge amount of work put into promoting the value and image of apprenticeships over the last few years is now making a real impact.
"We need to encourage more organisations throughout the UK to offer apprenticeships - our own experience at BAE Systems has demonstrated their value to our young people and our business."
Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise, Matthew Hancock, added that there was 'still work to be done' to improve the uptake of apprenticeships, but described the figures in the report as 'encouraging'.
