Degree apprenticeships have potential to fill skills gaps

New degree apprenticeships have the potential to help fill skills gaps and meet employers’ needs, according to a report from Universities UK (UUK).
The government pledged to create 3 million new apprenticeships in England by 2020. Last year, the coalition government announced nine new industry-designed degree apprenticeships. Apprentices have full-time employment status – rather than student status – and do not pay for training costs or tuition fees. Read more...