The UK is facing a skills crisis, and with the launch of foundation apprenticeships in August 2025, many are asking if this is the answer. To help employers and learners understand this new initiative, we've created a comprehensive whitepaper that explores both its potential and its challenges.
Inside, you'll find a detailed analysis of what foundation apprenticeships are, a breakdown of key arguments for and against them, and practical insights from industry leaders in health and social care, retail, and hospitality. We've also included clear recommendations to help unlock the full value of these new programmes.
Lifetime Group includes Skilltech, Innovate Awarding, and Lifetime, and is the trading name for MTH MidCo 2 Limited, which is an intermediate holding company of Lifetime Training Group Limited and Skilltech Solutions Limited. Lifetime Training Group is the parent company of Innovate Awarding Limited.
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