Why we must do more to promote the vital role of apprenticeships
Summary
Alan Lusty, CEO of multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group, warns that more businesses should seek to implement apprenticeship schemes to safeguard the future of the industry. While statistics reveal that university degrees and higher education remain the predominant choice among young people in the UK, apprenticeships are able to offer the practical skills and experience that are necessary within engineering, which traditional academia can neglect to provide. “adi’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship models are unique in the field, being carefully designed to help outline a path of success for young talent within the industry and increase accessibility. “We offer youngsters the opportunity to gain practical engineering skills in their chosen area from our own in-house mentors, as well as experience the intricacies a real-world work environment, which we believe to be vital. “We ensure our approach is bespoke, taking into account the individual needs of each apprentice and valuing the skills they bring to the table, looking to help them grow these further in a tailored manner.