Training Trials: Lack of time for training remains top concern for adopting apprentices, says Apprenticeship Central study

London, United Kingdom – A recent survey conducted by Apprenticeship Central has found that concerns about time, cost and difficulty finding suitable candidates remain primary obstacles in hiring new apprentices within the trades.

When looking at the automotive industry specifically, the United Kingdom study–which surveyed industry members in the country—specifically notes that the top concern, a lack of time for training at 31 percent of respondents, is increasing due to rising pressures around profit margins, KPIs and key to key time.

In a close second, concerns about cost registered at 28 percent. Here, businesses noted concerns about the upfront and ongoing investments required to maintain apprentices throughout their stay.

Meanwhile, uncertainty about the overall apprenticeship process scored at 13 percent.

To read the full study, click here.