Growing Capability, Strengthening Consistency – An Evaluation of Youth Worker Apprenticeships

Overall, findings from this report demonstrates that the youth worker apprenticeship has become an increasingly vital part of the youth sector workforce. Since its introduction, uptake and successful completion has grown consistently, contributing to a strong pipeline of newly qualified youth workers. The findings highlight how apprenticeships enable staff to build their skills, strengthen their professional practice, and deliver improved outcomes for both their organisations and the young people they support. In particular,