Current 16-18-year-olds, born in the 21st Century, are immersed in the use of technology in way that the over 40s can rarely comprehend. That modern mindset is vital now, and, by offering those in that age group work experience or placements, 20th Century businesses can learn from them, whilst helping to shape these eager young people into the employees of the future.
There are increased opportunities and funding for apprentices aged 19+ allowing employers to widen their range of candidates.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is vital because we all need to keep learning, updating our skills and progressing. Change and more change is going to be the way forward and we are now a fifth of the way into the futuristic 21st Century – so time to get with the programme.
