[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Cherie

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That is not the case now though Kizzy, in fact Apprenticeships are very difficult to come by, so if firms really wanted to tap into cheap labour, wouldn't everyone who wanted one be able to get an apprenticeship, taking on anyone who is unskilled will require effort and training on behalf of the employer, its not like people can just walk into any job and just be left to their own devices, they will require some level of supervision and training.

I'm not talking about real apprenticeships to be an electrician or plumber but the silly invented ones from the fast food, hospitality and care sector.
All jobs require a certain amount of training naturally no matter how low skilled of course, my point was employers will see the younger employees as a more attractive prospect due to them being cheaper to employ and train on these schemes,yet they will be doing the same work as others no doubt for half the money.