UK SBS Call for Research on the Impact of the Apprentice Rate

The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the Apprentice Rate, particularly the large increase in October 2015, on the supply of, demand for, and quality of apprenticeships. The study will analyse: • the impact of the Apprentice Rate on the pay of apprentices and its distribution; • the impact of the Apprentice Rate on apprentice pay across the countries of the UK; • whether the impact of the Apprentice Rate differs by age and year of apprenticeship; and • the impact of the Ap...