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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
J. Alas

'They Don't Know 15:00 Means 3pm': Shock as Severn Trent Boss Says Apprentices Struggle Telling Time and Basic Maths

A growing number of apprentices lack basic maths skills, raising concerns about workforce readiness, financial understanding, and widening inequality across Britain (Credit: Photo: Aleza/Pixabay)

A startling admission from Severn Trent's HR director has raised concerns about the numeracy skills of young workers entering Britain's water industry. Neil Morrison revealed that around 10 per cent of apprentices joining the programme have the maths ability of an 11-year-old. Now we ask, how are low numeracy levels affecting many parts of the population?

The State of Numeracy Among Apprentices and Beyond

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