Apprenticeship benefits in the spotlight

The important role apprenticeships can play in Lancashire’s economic recovery from Covid-19 was highlighted at a top-line gathering of businesses and education training providers.

The 2021 Lancashire Apprenticeships Conference, organised by Lancashire Business View, attracted a host of speakers, panellists and 60 delegates from across the county.

The online event took an in-depth, look at the apprenticeships programme in Lancashire, including how it has evolved in recent years and broadened its scope.

It also discussed the benefits to both employers and learners of the apprenticeship route and the role that training and education will play in bridging Lancashire’s skills gap.