Share this article:

George Osborne's apprentice pledge will fail 'if small IT businesses don't get involved'

George Osborne's apprentice pledge will fail 'if small IT businesses don't get involved'

The Government’s pledge to create three million apprenticeships is at risk of failing unless small IT businesses get involved more, an expert warns.

George Osborne pledged to create more apprenticeships when he announced the Budget in July. Graham Hunter is the VP of skills certifications, Europe and Middle East at IT trade association CompTIA. He tells Recruitment Grapevine that the government should do more to involve smaller businesses.

Continue reading for FREE!

Sign up for a myGrapevine account to get:

  • Unlimited access to News content
  • The latest Features, Columns & Opinions
  • A full range of specialist HR newsletters to choose from

Welcome Back

Sign up for myGrapevine

* By creating an account you agree that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions and that Executive Grapevine International Ltd and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content and products. You will also be added to the HR Grapevine newsletter mailing list.

Sign up to our daily newsletter

Have content like this delivered directly to your inbox.


Recommended

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • News
  • 4 mins read

'Say what you pay' | Job ads must include salary details under new law, Prime Minister reveals

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Feature
  • 4 mins read

Human potential | Nestlé's Global Head of Talent, Markus Graf, on why the company is backing in-person leadership...

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Column
  • 7 mins read

Menopause Awareness | 'Half the workforce' - why HR can't afford to get menopause support wrong

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Webinar
  • Register Now

The Driver Deficit 2.0: Future-Proofing the Logistics Workforce

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Resource
  • Download Now

Why hiring confidence is returning - and what it means for employers