Apprenticeships Evaluation 2017: Learners Research Report

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of apprenticeships in the UK, examining their impact, characteristics, and outcomes through surveys and comparative analysis. The evaluation found that Level 2 apprenticeships are most common, with a rise in higher apprenticeships and a trend towards younger participants. Business, Health, and Engineering are popular fields, with motivations for apprenticeships including qualification attainment, career advancement, and skill development. Satisfaction is generally high, with positive effects on employment and career prospects. The Apprenticeship Levy, introduced in 2017, aims to fund new apprenticeships with an employer-led approach. Disparities exist in the quality and awareness of apprenticeship programs, with some apprentices not receiving minimum training or recognizing their apprenticeship status. Higher apprentices are mostly young males, with high satisfaction levels and a tendency to remain with their employers after completion. However, variations in satisfaction and outcomes are noted across different demographics and subject areas. Overall, apprenticeships are seen as beneficial for career progression and job satisfaction. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Education (DfE)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2017

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes