National Apprenticeship Week!

A timely reminder that early career decisions don’t sit solely with young people and parents. Industry, employers and hiring functions all play a critical role in creating and nurturing opportunity.

STEM Apprenticeships are a good example and particularly in a time where we are seeing rapid technological change. Pathways aren’t always clear, expectations can feel high, and some groups, especially women in STEM continue to face additional barriers around confidence, visibility and support. Inclusion, however, benefits everyone.

At TYP Group, we see early choices as starting points, not final decisions. People grow, industries evolve, and the ability to adapt should be encouraged not penalised.

That’s where employers and hiring teams really matter:

* creating inclusive entry points
* supporting early-career development
* recognising potential, not just polished CVs
* allowing room for learning, movement and redirection

When parents, educators, employers and talent acquisition work together, outcomes improve for individuals and businesses.

This will directly shape our future talent pool. If we focus only on today’s resourcing challenges and not tomorrow’s capability, we miss the bigger picture. Investing early will pay dividends in the long term value added to our workforce.

If you’re navigating early-career decisions or shaping early-career talent in your organisation, we’re here to help.