‘Bolder action needed on apprenticeships’ as Neets pass one million milestone, says the CIPD

Published byCIPD02 Jun 2026|Opinion‘Bolder action needed on apprenticeships’ as Neets pass one million milestone, says the CIPD In response to the Milburn Review interim report published today, Lizzie Crowley, senior skills adviser at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said: “Young people are desperate for an opportunity to prove themselves, but many are struggling to navigate a labour market where entry-level opportunities, work experience and struc