National Apprenticeship Week update: apprenticeships continue to increase in York

Thursday, 9 February 2023 10:40

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

National Apprenticeship Week update: apprenticeships continue to increase in York

The number of apprenticeships in York continues to increase following the covid pandemic, according to data for the 21/22 academic year.

The apprenticeship update was shared with City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, Cllr Waller, at a Decision Session this week (7 February), to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (6-13 February).

More than 1150 residents of a wide range of ages entered into apprenticeships in 2021/22, an increase of 15% on the previous year. Though the figure remains lower than pre-pandemic, the increasing uptake is positive, with the largest increase seen amongst 16-18 year olds - 31% up on the previous year. Apprenticeships, alongside other training and development schemes, continue to play an important role in supporting the city’s economic recovery, providing opportunities for those entering the workforce or those who need to reskill or upskill.

Across the city, apprenticeships are available in a range of key and growth sectors and levels including early years, professional services, IT and digital, rail engineering and life sciences, and at City of York Council.

At the end of 2022, the council had 81 active apprentices working at the authority or in maintained schools.

Cllr Andrew Waller, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “These figures provide further evidence of the work that has been done by the council teams working with businesses and providers to strengthen the number of apprenticeships locally. This is helping the city’s economic recovery and providing better employment chances for residents.”

For free, impartial information and advice about apprenticeships email
york.apprenticeships@york.gov.uk or visit www.york.gov.uk/apprenticeships

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