Are employers prepared and resourced to deliver the number of apprenticeships, work opportunities, work experience and work placements being requested from new policies?
Research commissioned by the Department for Eduction by The Learning and Work Institute in partnership Fair train indicates that employers may be experiencing ‘fatigue’ with the amount of requests they are being asked to support.
“Concerns were raised at the workshops that employers may already experience fatigue as a result of the number of requests they receive from learning providers, and that a more coordinated approach will be necessary to ensure this issue is not exacerbated.”
It should be noted that overall the responses suggest that learning providers and employers welcome the proposals to deliver longer and more structured work placements to support the development of occupational skills that are valued by industry. Employers also indicate they value work placements as a channel for talent into apprenticeships and entry level jobs.
Whilst there is very positive reading in the report around the successful work placements the scale needed to achieve the Post 16 Skills Plan will mean very clear guidance and support will be needed for learners, employers, training providers and colleges if this is to successfully implemented.
Next Steps:
- Download the full report here Work placements- a call for evidence
- Read how are Talent Match Mark is championing and supporting employers committed to providing opportunities for young people
- Read Justine Greening’s call for government and business to work together to support the T-Level’s success here
