FSB calls for better apprenticeship support for small firms

5 Aug 2008 - The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for greater awareness and better access to financial support for small businesses offering apprenticeship schemes.

The FSB also wants to see the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate applied to apprenticeships, so apprentices receive the same rate of pay as 16-18 year-olds in ordinary employment, and to ensure apprenticeships are completed. The FSB thinks that improving the wages offered to apprentices could in turn improve the training completion rates in apprenticeship schemes.

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