How is apprenticeship affecting future workspace?

The World Economic Forum points out that, although there is a positive outlook for jobs, 42% of skills will change by the end of 2022. Nowadays, reskilling is a necessity and a challenge. The university lecture hall isn’t the best place to learn many of these skills. Therefore, companies have been engaging in apprenticeships for many years. Now is the time for global companies to consider it, too.

What do we mean by the term “apprenticeships”? 

Apprenticeships are defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO) as systematic, long-term training for a recognized occupation that is governed by a written contract… and subject to established standards. They should take place in a company or under independent craftsmen. Basically, apprenticeships provide on-the-job training for new generations of practitioners. Practitioners can also obtain a license to practise in regulated occupations through apprenticeships.

Here are the perks of apprenticeships for the future workspace:

• Apprenticeships build a skilled workforce for the future:

Employees will benefit from apprenticeship training in the long run due to their improved skills. Apprenticeships assure that skills developed are aligned with the company’s future requirements. The business will be able to source future managers and leaders from within as a result. Additionally, apprenticeships let you start earning a decent wage while learning key skills and gaining qualifications that employers need. Starting out, you will probably earn the National Minimum Wage or a similar rate.

• Apprenticeships liberate existing staff

In growing businesses, staff often find themselves occupied by smaller tasks when they should be focusing on their main duties. These basic tasks can be delegated to an apprentice, who can learn and take responsibility, while you’re more experienced employees are freed up to handle more complex tasks. It should be possible for your business to become more productive with better allocation of work.

• Apprentices resurrects your firm

A new approach and a positive attitude brought by apprentices can have a positive impact on existing employees. They demonstrate their willingness to learn and can bring new ideas and energy to the company by embarking on an apprenticeship.

Your business can benefit from apprentices because they can bring fresh insight into your operations as they come from a variety of backgrounds – including high-caliber candidates who do not want to spend a lot of money on college. New ideas and energy can be injected into a business through apprenticeships. Often, apprentices approach problem solving differently from other staff, which can lead to creative and innovative solutions. Consider an apprentice if your business is experiencing a skills shortage or recruitment difficulty. Making an impression is ideal for them, and they are eager to take advantage of the opportunity.

In conclusion, we still have a large pool of educated people lacking the right skills to fill companies’ needs. Many companies with jobs don’t have qualified applicants. In addition to providing opportunities to intelligent but underutilised communities, apprenticeships provide the government and private sector with a rapid, efficient, and adequate method of training and reskilling workers to fill these gaps.