Navigating the UK Skills Challenges Podcast: Episode 6

Have We Fully Unlocked the Potential of Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships have long been celebrated as a transformative approach to skills development, but are we truly unlocking their full potential? From funding constraints to accessibility challenges, could we be limiting their impact?

In this special National Apprenticeship Week episode of Navigating the UK Skills Challenges, host Bryony Kingsland is joined by Jagdeep Soor (The Pathway Group) and Donna Kenny (The West of England Institute of Technology) to explore how we can optimise apprenticeships for all involved.

Key discussion points include:

Funding fixes – How can we ensure investment reaches those who need it most?
Breaking barriers – What practical steps can widen participation and boost social mobility?
Lifelong learning – How can we make upskilling and reskilling part of our daily work culture?

Whether you're an employer, policymaker, educator, careers advisor, or apprentice, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help unlock the full potential of apprenticeships.

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