Apprenticeships have long been an important part of the UK economy. In England, the first apprenticeships can be traced back to medieval craft guilds in the middle ages. Today, there are nearly three-quarters of a million apprenticeships in England alone. Apprentices, who are aged 16 and over, combine practical, on-the-job training, with study.
One area that apprenticeships are increasingly focusing on is the green economy, as the UK − alongside other governments − attempts to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Apprenticeships can play a major role in helping young people to acquire the skills needed for a career in green energy through training and education and in upskilling and reskilling workers.
