Confirmed by the Department for Education (DfE) on 3 August, the government is creating a new funding pot that will support apprenticeship programs in sectors that offer more project-based employment, such as in the creative industries, digital and construction.
The government is creating the fund to tackle the lack of opportunities for project-based employment, offering a number of ‘flexi-job apprenticeships agencies’ to ensure opportunities are accessed.
Currently government-funded apprenticeship programmes span at least 12 months, meaning applicants in these sectors have struggled to gain funding. Instead this scheme will span a range of projects to ensure individuals gain experience from multiple employers and roles.
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