Diversity in Apprenticeships
This innovative pilot project is built on a partnership between the UKRC and a core of major employers who train and employ apprentices in the energy sector. It also brings together, as advisors, key organisations who have an interest in apprenticeships and can provide both expert advice in respect of the barriers to more diverse apprenticeships. The project has been funded by the National Apprenticeship Service.
The project aims to:
- Facilitate an increase in the numbers of female apprentices within the craft, technical and professional areas of the energy industry including green/clean energy initially over a one year period of the project with a sustainable model for the future.
- Ensure sustainability of initiatives by embedding practices within organisations.
- Focus on the barriers to the recruitment and retention of female apprentices.
The energy sector has been chosen because:
- It is an industry which will be affected by the changing demographic of an ageing workforce. These potential skills shortages will become critical in the coming years as the programme to further develop national infrastructure in energy generation progresses.
- The development of renewable energy is central to the future energy needs of the UK and is high on the national agenda. Addressing the gender imbalance at the early stages of this development increases the likelihood of a more diverse work force in the future.
Get involved
If your company would like to be a partner in this project, please get in touch with the UKRC - info@theukrc.org / 01274 436485
