By Daniel Hunter
While many Local Authority contracts have proved to be an effective means of promoting Apprenticeships, the construction sector has reported challenges with some local authorities requiring contractors to recruit apprentices from within their borough without first analysing the skills gaps or if the project is long enough for the apprentices to complete their training.
The new guidance encourages local authorities to enter into a dialogue with contractors to determine what will work in practice.
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