New work experience initiative to play critical role in tackling skills shortfall

“Work Experience For All’s recommendations include developing a government-led national framework for work experience, which would see a region or city’s major Higher Education provider building a work experience ‘supply chain’ with local businesses, schools and further education providers. The framework could be supported by extending the existing apprenticeship levy, requiring employers to invest in internships and work placements. This would be particularly valuable for smaller companies who typically struggle with the time and cost implications of offering work experience opportunities and could also support students.