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Murphy apprentices

Providing young people with opportunities to earn while they learn helps to tackle the skills crisis and encourages the next generation of talent, says Dawn Moore of Murphy

This week marks the 16th anniversary of the first National Apprenticeship Week. Launched in 2008 – and just like many teenagers – the initiative has been far from plain sailing.

From a lack of focus on quality, to questions regarding government funding and the effectiveness of incentives for employers, the scheme has had its critics during this period. However the undeniable fact though is that apprenticeship starts have dramatically increased – from 18,000 in 2008 to 522,000 in England alone last year.

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