Businesses 'will benefit from apprenticeships'

The training of new apprenticeships is good for business and more needs to be done to encourage the uptake of such measures.

This is according to the British Chambers of Commerce, which published a report on the matter following the government launch of National Apprenticeship Week.

Director-general of the trade body John Longworth claimed these recruitment options are an important means of improving the national skills base.

He added it also provides companies with valuable tools to grow and become more successful and competitive within its field.

Indeed, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development recently issued a guide that is aimed at encouraging more businesses to take on new trainees in order to boost productivity and a wider national economic recovery.

"This is why we welcome the government's commitment to cutting the red tape involved with taking on apprentices and cash incentives for firms will make a real difference to the upfront costs," Mr Longworth commented.