Creating a fairer Britain
The Commission has recently responded to a major consultation on apprenticeships by the DIUS and the DCSF – “World-class Apprenticeships: Unlocking Talent, Building Skills for All”. The consultation sets out the Government’s strategy for the future of Apprenticeships in England. Download our response (Word 794kb).
Find out more about the DIUS consultation on the DIUS website (PDF)
The DIUS has recently published a 2007 survey of apprenticeship pay rates by sector. Go to the DIUS website for more information.
At the end of March 2008, the TUC published its report 'Still more (better paid) jobs for the boys - Apprenticeships and Gender Segregation' which aims to bring the reader up to date with work to address gender equality in apprenticeships over the last 3 years. See a copy of the press release and access the report on the TUC website.
The Government has asked the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to review the current apprentice exemptions and advise whether they are still appropriate. The Commission is asked to bear in mind the Government’s ambition to increase the number of apprentices to 500,000 and the need to ensure that sufficient employed places are available when the education participation age is raised in 2013.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission welcomes the review and the opportunity to respond to the LPC call for evidence on how the minimum wage exemptions are working in practice in relation to apprenticeships.
Download the Commission's full response (Word 72kb)
We’re always interested to hear from business and employers about the work they are doing to recruit a diverse pool of apprentices. If you’d like to share your experience with us please contact David Hibbert.
Download a copy of the business guide for employers Daring to be Different: The business case for diversity on apprenticeships (PDF)
Fnd out more information about the Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network and for more case studies go to their website at: www.employersforapprentices.gov.uk
Read Building on Young Apprenticeships: Equal Opportunities, Institute of Employment Studies report 444, November 2007.