Dudley Dashboard – Apprentices
The overall performance of this key client group is ‘meets expectations’. The ongoing pandemic and associated economic downturn have continued to impact Apprenticeships recruitment, although this is expected to recover in 2021/22. Apprentices’ retention and associated achievement have also continued to be impacted as some sectors struggle with difficult trading conditions, an uncertain economic period and as the job retention scheme concludes. Despite the clear difficulties, those apprentices remaining on programme have continued to achieve to a good standard, with a minor improvement on the previous year for in-college apprentices at 60.9% (60.2%). The provision continues to be very well aligned to local industry need and receives positive feedback from employers and students.
Enrolments
Updated in-year
Apprentices on programme
1,809
Up by 4% on the same time last year
Achievement
Overall achievement rate
61%
In line with previous year
Performance
Updated in-year
Monthly attendance rate
92%
In line with previous year
Satisfaction
Updated in-year
Overall satisfaction (day release)
71
Up 5 points on benchmark rating
Diversity
16-18 female apprentices
17%
Down 2% from previous year
Impact on Regional Skills
Percentage of apprentices in STEM
59%
Up 4% on previous year
