The Social Mobility Commission have launched this practical toolkit for employers, training providers and apprenticeship practitioners.
Apprenticeships are one of the best mechanisms available to employers to build diverse, talented and committed teams from the ground up. People who start their careers on an apprenticeship scheme are likely to stay longer and gain invaluable knowledge of different aspects of the organisation as they progress. There is also a mountain of evidence on the benefits apprenticeships offer to workplace learners – such as enhanced career earnings, continued education and richer, more fulfilled working lives.
This Apprenticeship Toolkit is designed as a roadmap for anyone working in apprenticeships who is committed to improving socioeconomic diversity and inclusion – whether you are starting out on this journey or want to further develop your strategy. Wherever you are, we hope the tips, guidance and encouragement offered here will help you make changes in your organisation that will benefit the wider society and the economy.
Please use it as a toolbox rather than a handbook.
All the elements we describe here (from culture to data and progression) are part of a cycle and feed into each other. Depending on where you are in your journey, you may start with a particular chapter and jump to other sections at a later date. Not everything will apply or be possible in your context, so use what speaks to you and leave the rest.
