The government unveils list of top 100 apprenticeship employers to help people identify the best opportunities.
Made up of employers from the public and private sector, and including industries such as engineering, banking, healthcare, retailing, local government, accountancy and employers from the charity sector, the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers rankings celebrates 100 of the country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers.
The British Army achieved the top spot by helping over 8,000 apprentices gain new skills and progress in 2019-2020; with almost a fifth of its workforce currently completing apprenticeship programmes as part of their military training – in areas including engineering, telecommunications, logistics, construction, health and IT.
New in 2020, the rankings showcase the very best of England’s large apprenticeship employers, with employers recognised for providing some of the most successful apprenticeship programmes over the previous 12 months. The list will help potential apprentices, parents and careers advisers to identify the best apprenticeship opportunities with the highest performing apprentice employers.
A large number of members of The 5% Club feature in this list.
The new leader board of apprenticeship employers was independently developed, assessed and compiled in partnership with High Fliers Research.
The Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers for 2020 are:
- British Army
- HMRC
- Royal Navy
- BT
- MTR Elizabeth Line
- Mazars LLP
- Optionis Group
- Mitchells and Butlers
- Greene King
- Royal Air Force
See the full list here