Engaging BME Businesses with Apprenticeships in Cumbria
A recent study carried out by AWAZ found that both BME business leaders and young adults from BME communities are underrepresented on the National Apprenticeship Scheme.
The majority of BME businesses participating in this research have shown their interest in apprenticeship by hosting an apprentice or offering opportunities for their existing staff to take up apprenticeships.
This research finds that existing methods and mediums of engagement with BME businesses in Cumbria used for promoting apprenticeships by training providers and other organisations responsible for skills and economic development activity are not effective.
To help close this gap, there is a need for effective channels of communication from stakeholders such as the National Apprenticeship Scheme, Chambers of Commerce, and Apprenticeship training providers to identify the needs of BME businesses.
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