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The facilities engineering business, Edwin James Group<\/a> is launching a programme to expand its apprenticeship scheme from 10% to 15% of the total workforce over the next two years<\/h2>\n

The move marks National Apprenticeship Week<\/a> and forms part of the company\u2019s ambitious growth plans.<\/p>\n

According to figures from the Institution of Engineering and Technology<\/a> (IET), demand for engineers continues to rise, but 53% of firms are concerned that a shortage of engineers in the UK is a threat to their business.<\/p>\n

Companies are reporting internal skills gaps that are widening disparities across the board from apprentices and trainees through to fully qualified professionals.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s chief executive Derek Smith started his career as an apprentice and believes the scheme is vital to the future of the business, and to developing the next generation of management talent.<\/p>\n

“We are very proud of the continued success and growth of our apprenticeship scheme.” <\/span><\/p>\n

– Derek Smith<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Derek Smith said:\u00a0\u201cIt continues to go from strength-to-strength with talented people now developing their careers in all parts of the business.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt a time when the engineering sector is facing a skills shortage<\/a>, apprenticeship schemes are more important than ever to help young people forge a career in a challenging market. For Edwin James, developing talent from within is vital to the future growth of our Group.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a strong track record of supporting young people into the sector, and with the expansion of our apprenticeship scheme, this is set to continue. But not all our apprentices follow the traditional path, joining at 16 or 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have many success stories of colleagues that join the Group and move into an apprenticeship or training and qualifications later in their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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