iEEFW Committee, 25 August 2020, col 8 The Committee was told of a need for more graduate-level apprenticeships offering opportunities for work and training, with the example of JP Morgan given as a good model.iiFocus group with young people Businesses said that the graduate apprentice scheme has worked well so far and that it should be expanded, especially in areas where graduates do not tend to go (e.g. rural areas).iiiFocus group with businesses
Tracey Innes, Head of Careers and Employability, University of Aberdeen and Convenor for AGCAS Scotland spoke of an appetite among employers for graduate apprenticeships; however, there are challenges in delivery due to difficulties in matching employers with the right educational institution.ivEEFW Committee meeting, 15 September 2020, col 29 Kay Hume, Careers Adviser, Orkney, SDS said that clearer guidelines are needed so that employers can match their needs with the right apprenticeship framework or opportunity.ivEEFW Committee meeting, 15 September 2020, col 29
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