Apprenticeships, work experience and jobs form part of a sector pledge, with a route for unsuccessful applicants to find other openings.
Employment lawyer Carol Shaw says entry-level hiring and apprenticeships can build a talent pipeline when employers plan for young workers’ needs.
The CIPD is calling for 20,000 additional apprenticeships for 16- to 17-year-olds by 2029/30, alongside zero-hours reforms that protect flexible entry-level work.
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