Urgent action needed to help young people with careers advice

IMI's Steve Nash says there's a 'real risk' young people will choose university over apprenticeships

Urgent action needed to help young people with careers advice
The IMI fears that young people think apprenticeships are 'too risky' following Brexit.

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the new minister for apprenticeships to take urgent action to inform young people of their career options.

It comes after research conducted on behalf of the IMI, revealed that the result of the EU referendum has made many young people less certain about their future prospects.

The findings show that a third of 15-19 year olds and almost a half of 19 year olds believe the EU Referendum result has put their future work prospects at risk.

Steve Nash, IMI CEO, said: “While the Government is preparing the ground for investment in apprenticeships with the training levy our research shows that young people are lacking the information and inspiration they need to look seriously at vocational training to build a successful career.

“It’s time for government to start a careers coaching programme to help our young people.”

‘More needs to be done’

Nash explained that the lack of “solid information” about the effects of Brexit means more needs to be done to help young people make decisions about their future.

He said: “Adding to the uncertainty are the grumblings from businesses about the apprenticeship levy, which could only serve to further convince young people that university is their most secure option.

“There is, therefore, a very real risk that young people will choose to go to university, despite the high cost and risk of huge student debts, rather than taking on what they may now see as the more risky option of an apprenticeship.

“More information and support is desperately needed for these understandably concerned young people, they need expert help to examine their options.

“Robert Halfon MP, the Minister now responsible for apprenticeships and careers advice urgently needs to start doing his job and respond to the call for help from the Brexit Generation.”

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