The number of people learning on the job has nose dived
Last year there were just 108,000 apprentices and trainees, the fewest in the past 15 years and 50,000 fewer than a high set in 2022. Numbers fell again at the start of this year and industry insiders say it is not good for future skill needs. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
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