{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67aa0d1cc6f97f89d8b034ed/696f6c883738e9e7d16c1b0b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Engineering & Manufacturing Vocational Starts – Data and Attitudes Shaping the Future ","description":"<p>In this episode, Steph is joined by Lee Higgins, a data expert from Enginiuity, to delve into the latest statistics on vocational education, specifically focusing on apprenticeships in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lee shares the current state of apprenticeship starts, regional growth patterns, and the lasting impact from Covid-19.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Steph and Lee highlight the ongoing challenge of changing perceptions towards vocational training versus university education, and the need for better school signposting.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Background</p><p>00:45 Current State of Engineering Apprenticeships</p><p>01:48 Regional Differences in Apprenticeship Growth</p><p>03:00 Challenges and Trends in Vocational Education</p><p>04:32 The Value of Apprenticeships vs. University</p><p>09:19 Survey Insights on Vocational Education</p><p>12:06 Policy and Future Directions</p><p>18:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Get in touch with us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sospod@enginuity.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sospod@enginuity.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Enginuity"}