Higher apprenticeships are transforming financial and professional services by offering debt-free, practical pathways into well-paid jobs – yet their full potential remains underutilised, says Robert Halfon

When I began my career in Parliament 14 years ago, many viewed apprenticeships as a route into traditional crafts such as manufacturing, construction and electricals. Since then, our understanding has evolved considerably. We have started to recognise the transformational benefits apprenticeships offer for employees and businesses across previously overlooked industries.

We are in the midst of an apprenticeship revolution, with 700 different occupations and over 1,000 apprenticeship qualifications available to adults across the workforce. Financial and professional services serve as major powerhouses in recruiting apprentices, with the ability to transform the city while building a genuine ladder of opportunity.

Employers across the city are crying out for the skillset needed to navigate the modern world and economy. For too long, traditional routes into employment, such as university, have........

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