Monday 18 August 2008

FSB calls for better apprenticeship support for small firms

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for greater awareness and better access to financial support for small businesses offering apprenticeship schemes. The FSB also wants to see the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate applied to apprenticeships, so apprentices receive the same rate of pay as 16-18 year-olds in ordinary employment, and to ensure apprenticeships are completed. The FSB thinks that improving the wages offered to apprentices could in turn improve the training completion rates in apprenticeship schemes.

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Hazel's comment:
I know one thing that would help – sort out the overly complex paperwork that employers are required to complete. Yes, I know that there has to be some accountability but if you want bricklayers, plumbers and electricians trained on the job then you need to have them working with bricklayers, plumbers and electricians. These people are skilled with their hands and in the main detest paperwork.
Make it easy not hard and don't give money with one hand and then take it back with the other.

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