Seventy-Six Per Cent Of Employers Offer Full-Time Employment Following The Completion Of An Apprenticeship
- 08/23/2016
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A recent survey has found that 76 percent of employers are willing to make an offer of a full-time position to apprentices, following the completion of their apprenticeship. The study, which was carried out by Positive Outcomes, a national provider of work-based training and apprenticeships, was completed by 100 UK employers and highlights the increasing importance of apprenticeships to businesses. As part of the survey, employers were asked: ‘Have you taken on apprentices, and offered them full-time work, once they’ve completed their apprenticeship with you?’ to which 76% said that ‘yes’ they had, with only 24% saying ‘no’. Respondents to the study were also asked: ‘Do you believe apprenticeships give young adults an advantage when going for jobs against other who haven’t taken an apprenticeship?’ to which 87% said ‘yes’. Just 13% said ‘no’. In addition, employers were also asked about the starting salary that they would be prepared to provide former apprentices – with 60 percent answering that they would be prepared to pay a starting salary of anywhere between £14,000 and £18,000 per annum. Kelly Ball, managing director of Positive Outcomes, said: “The survey shows that apprenticeships can be a great way of securing a full-time position, with more than three quarters of employers hiring former apprentices to a permanent job. When you consider the battle that new graduates face to secure a position having completed their degree, an apprentice is in a much better place to secure a long-term role.” She continued: “Also, candidates that have completed apprenticeships with a company, are in a position to earn a starting salary significantly higher than the minimum wage. Apprenticeships have long been criticised for paying low wages, but candidates have to remember that they’re being paid to learn, and in return, they’re also gaining an internationally recognised qualification. However, most importantly, this survey shows that, following the completion of the course, there are many opportunities for apprentices to take a full-time position and earn a much higher salary.” Anyone keen on hearing more about apprenticeships and the opportunities on offer can visit http://www.paidtolearn.co.uk/ or call 0800 488 0488. Positive Outcomes is one of the country’s top ten independent training providers and a direct contractor in the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) Top 40 Providers list. The firm is actively recruiting for roles at all of its sites, as well as for prospective apprenticeship candidates. For more information on job opportunities, apprenticeships and the work that Positive Outcomes do visit the website, or ring 0800 488 0488 to find out more.
