Presents the findings of the apprenticeship evaluation apprentice (learner) survey 2012 to 2013. The survey examined the views and experiences of 5,010 apprentices who were currently on an apprenticeship or had finished an apprenticeship programme between August 2011 and March 2012. It also covered a further 4,519 former apprentices who finished their training between 1 and 3 years earlier.
The research aimed to monitor how far apprenticeships are meeting the needs of apprentices, and to identify potential aspects of the programme for further improvement.
Most apprentices were satisfied with their training and would recommend it to others. However there are differences between the different frameworks on offer and the age of the apprentice.
The evaluation also looked at the views and experiences of employers; these are available in the Apprenticeships evaluation: employer report.
We have also published an infographic showing how apprenticeships deliver for employers and apprentices in the press release: Apprenticeships score top marks from businesses and apprentices.