- There are currently 398,738 jobs available in the UK on the Careermap website, with 12,655 of those being apprenticeship roles
- The hospitality sector has the most amount of apprenticeship roles available
- London boasts the highest amount of apprenticeship positions in the UK
A study has been completed on behalf of www.careermap.co.uk looking into the UK regions with the highest amount of apprenticeship roles currently available and the industries that these roles are in. A snapshot of data has been used, collated directly from the apprenticeships, graduate schemes, internships, traineeships and live job positions being advertised on the Careermap website.
As it stands, there are over 12,000 apprenticeship roles available in the UK for young people.* Alongside apprenticeships, there are also other pathways on offer such as, professional roles, graduate roles, traineeships, internships, and courses.
The largest proportion of apprenticeship schemes are found in Greater London (462 apprenticeship positions*). The regions with the highest amount of apprenticeship roles are*:
- Greater London – 438 (total apprenticeship positions)
- West Midlands – 219
- Greater Manchester – 211
- South Yorkshire – 187
- Hertfordshire – 182
The hospitality industry currently has the highest number of apprenticeship schemes available, followed by IT, Marketing, Childcare and Automotive. The hospitality and travel industries have been the hardest hit after the pandemic, with many people still not able to return to full time work and companies not being able to fully recover.
The below list highlights the top 5 industries that have the largest proportion of apprenticeship schemes on offer to younger people*:
- Hospitality – 2,116 apprenticeship roles available
- IT – 330 apprenticeship roles available
- Marketing – 247 apprenticeship roles available
- Childcare – 170 apprenticeship roles available
- Automotive – 167 apprenticeship roles available
In addition to this, Google Trends data shows there has been an increased interest of certain apprenticeships over the past year, including: renewable energy apprenticeships (+700% increase in interest), electrician apprenticeships (+200% increase in interest), accountancy apprenticeships (+140% increase in interest), degree apprenticeships (+150% increase in interest) and Government apprenticeships (+120% increase in interest).
As the governments furlough scheme has now come to an end, the apprenticeships available across the country will provide people of all ages a secure career pathway which can lead onto successful futures and longstanding careers. Apprenticeships provide pathways into larger companies in sectors such as banking, IT, Marketing and many more.
Simon Bell, Founder of www.careermap.co.uk, commented:
“When it comes to the topic of apprenticeships, they’re often associated with the younger generation however, apprenticeships can be taken on at any age and provide great career pathways for anyone who is looking for a helping hand into a particular sector. For ambitious individuals who are interested in an apprenticeship, getting expert career advice on which one to choose would certainly be beneficial, as there are thousands of apprenticeships and courses on offer, it can at times, be overwhelming to know which one is right for you.”
“Similar to any job, the number of apprenticeships in each region of the UK varies and depending on which industry interests you the most, it may mean you will need to travel or even move to a different area for the position. Whilst this prospect is daunting, apprenticeships can certainly improve your employability once completed and allow you to train whilst earning a salary. In addition to this, the experience gained will be invaluable, allowing you to develop practical skills and an understanding of the industry that you will need to excel in future roles.”
