Dudley Dashboard – Apprentices
The overall performance of this key client group is ‘below expectations’. The ongoing pandemic and associated economic downturn have continued to impact apprenticeships recruitment and achievement. 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 furlough scheme concludes. Despite the clear difficulties, those apprenticeships remaining on programme have continued to achieve to a good standard, however, there has been a decline in achievement rate compares to the previous year for in-college apprentices at 54.3% (60.9%). The provision continues to be very well aligned to local industry need and receives helpful feedback from employers and students.
Enrolments
Updated in-year
Apprentices on programme
1,819
Up by 2% on the same time last year
Achievement
Overall achievement rate
54%
Down 7% on previous year
Performance
Updated in-year
Monthly attendance rate
89%
Down 3% on previous year
Satisfaction
Updated in-year
Induction Survey 2022/23
88%
Overall satisfaction (day release)
Diversity
16-18 female apprentices
16%
In line with previous year
Impact on Regional Skills
Percentage of apprentices in STEM
58%
Down 1% on previous year
