Major survey shows apprentices happier with SMEs

Apprentices are reporting more positive experiences with small and medium sized employers (SMEs), an influential national survey of apprenticeship experiences has revealed.

The findings are part of a new report setting out the learning and assessment experiences of more than 2,000 apprentices that has been published today.

An impressive 92% ​of all respondents felt the employer-defined knowledge, skills, and behaviours they are required to learn through their apprenticeship would equip them to succeed in the future, while 80% said they felt empowered to have successful careers in their industry.