There has been good news for some of us as the Government
recently announce a rise in the minimum wage.
But one area in particular that I was happy to hear was the 21% increase
of the minimum pay for apprentices.
As a company CSM support apprenticeships and are delighted
to have some very promising individuals on our team.
I personally feel that apprentices are really important to
businesses, and apprenticeship schemes should be embraced by as many companies
as possible. It’s unfortunate that not
all talented people are in a position to access further education or attend
University for one reason or another. So
for some to have an opportunity to earn at the same time as study for a
qualification and learn a trade first hand in a real workplace is a really
important thing and should be championed by as many as possible.
I’m a firm believer that if you are shown how to do something
you are better equipped to do that task, than someone who knows the theory behind
why it should be done a certain way, so in the long run surely an apprentice would
be at an advantage a few steps further down their career road.
If anyone needs persuading about apprenticeship schemes they
need look no further than Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, where he recruited 15 young
apprentices to work with 25 professional chefs and mentors, with the view of
opening a reputable restaurant. This was
in 2002, twelve years on and it is continues not only to thrive, but to train
and mentor more young individuals.
I hope the financial increase for apprentices entice more people
down the path, it could open so many opportunities for young people.
