Latest News Tue, Mar 22, 2016 5:06 PM
In response to the Richard Review of Apprenticeships, EAL has backed a proposal to utilise tax systems, such as breaks in National Insurance, to incentivise employers to take on apprentices.
Ann Watson, Managing Director of EAL, the specialist awarding organisation for industry qualifications, said the review is the latest to highlight the benefits of the vocational pathway, and state the necessity for rigorous, high quality training that is viewed as equal to a university education.
“One of the Review’s key recommendations is the use of National Insurance breaks or the tax system to incentivise employers to take on apprentices and help raise awareness of apprenticeships among businesses who may not have previously considered the option,” she explained.
"This is something EAL has called for before, as such a policy would be especially beneficial for supporting small and medium sized enterprises, which would be more inclined to take on apprentices if greater financial-based support was available.
“Government support through tax incentives would send a strong signal to employers, schools, students and parents that apprenticeships are a worthwhile alternative to a degree. Vocational training is just as important as an academic education and, as the Review states, it is ‘inappropriate for it to be viewed as a lower-status alternative’.
“An important element to ensure an apprenticeship holds the same value as a degree is trusted, independent assessment, which the Review rightly picks up on as key. Awarding organisations such as EAL provide a vital role in the accreditation and recognition of industry qualifications and standards, ensuring apprentices attain awards that employers can rely on.”
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