First-year experience key to keeping apprentices on the tools
New research shows the first year of an apprenticeship is critical to whether trainees complete their training. Workplace support and cost-of-living pressures are identified as key factors in retention.
What makes apprentices quit in their first year and how can I stop it happening?
Affects all trade types including builders, electricians and plumbers. Poor first-year retention means businesses lose time and money spent onboarding apprentices.
Key takeaways
- The first year of an apprenticeship is the most critical period for whether a trainee stays or leaves.
- Workplace support from employers and supervisors is a major factor in apprentice retention.
- Cost-of-living pressures are pushing some apprentices to abandon their training for higher-paid work.
- Businesses investing in first-year support are more likely to keep apprentices through to completion.
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