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10 most popular apprenticeship articles of the year

17 February 2025

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, ISE is taking a look back at the last year to bring you our most popular data, advice and best practice from the wonderful world of apprenticeships.

1. What is the average apprentice salary?

Salary data is one of the most-wanted insights by ISE members, so it’s no surprise that our latest salary information for school and college leavers came out as the most-viewed article of the past year.

2. What’s the role of apprentice line managers?

ISE’s Apprenticeship Working Group launched a Line Manager’s Guide to Apprenticeships. This practical toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and strategies managers should foster to support skills development and encourage progression.

3. More apprentices leave jobs for better pay

ISE’s Development Survey revealed the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on entry-level staff with a surge in apprentices leaving roles due to dissatisfaction with pay. See how this trend unfolds as we launch the latest data at our forthcoming Student Development Conference.

4. How will the National Living Wage increases affect apprenticeships?

Changes to the National Living Wage, including the apprentice wage, drove concerns that employers would cut back on hiring. Robert Watts, founder of the Apprentice Decent Wage Pledge, provided a detailed account of the changes and potential impact on apprentice recruitment.

5. Using the apprenticeship levy is easier than you think

This time last year, ISE Fellow Simon Reichwald of Connectr considered the Apprenticeship Levy and how employers can maximise its benefits.

6. How to build a compelling business case for apprenticeships

ISE’s Apprenticeship Working Group developed a suite of tools to help organisations establish apprenticeships. This practical guide explores the need for apprenticeships and how to approach building a business case.

7. Are apprenticeships the answer to students hit by cost of living crisis?

ISE’s Student Recruitment Conference saw apprenticeships come under the spotlight as a potential solution for students hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Hannah Charrington at Wiser explored the topic in detail as well as a look at the role employers can play in access to higher education.

8. FDM’s approach to apprenticeship off-the-job training is embedded in mentoring

Abbe Charlesworth at FDM Group explained how they have designed an off-the-job training programme to ensure apprentices can reach their full potential.

9. Are apprenticeships increasingly used to develop advanced skills?

ISE’s Student Development Survey revealed emerging trends in apprenticeships and how members are using the Levy.

10. How to best attract diverse apprentices in 2025

Our latest article on apprenticeships is with Scott Killen at Edinburgh Napier University. He shares insight to help employers shape diverse apprentice attraction strategies in 2025.


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