The Modern Apprenticeships programme was introduced nation-wide in 2001 to address participation problems in workplace industry training by young people. It is aimed at 15 to 21 year olds wishing to participate in formalised workplace-based training, and is intended to lead to national qualifications.
Purpose
This analysis builds on previous studies on Modern Apprenticeships and industry training1 using each programme’s administrative dataset to determine if Modern Apprenticeship’s additional supports and structures are effective tools to ensure engagement and achievement in formalised industry training programmes for younger people.