Apprenticeships have the potential to make a transformative difference to the lives of learners and to the skills and productivity of businesses, but this potential is not currently being realised. In this report, the IPPR recommends that intermediaries should become an integral part of the policy solution, ensuring that all SMEs are able to access high-quality support. This will better enable apprenticeships to drive the skills improvements needed, to address regional inequalities, and to improve business productivity in the sectors which matter most for communities. Click here for more.
