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title: Why the UK needs an apprenticeship guarantee | Wilson
description: Phil Brakewell, VP of Executive Search, spoke to reporters at People Management about why the UK needs an apprenticeship guarantee.
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# [Why the UK needs an apprenticeship guarantee | Wilson](https://www.wilsonhr.com/in-the-media/why-the-uk-needs-an-apprenticeship-guarantee)

 Written by [Wilson](https://www.wilsonhr.com/in-the-media/author/wilson) | January 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM

When hiring individuals from younger generations, a skills-first approach is essential, according to [Phil Brakewell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbrakewell/), VP of Executive Search at Wilson.

He made the comment when speaking to reporters at People Management about the CIPD’s apprenticeship guarantee.

An apprenticeship guarantee would help younger generations gain the social skills and work experience they need to succeed, he added.

You can read the full article on [People Management’s website](https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1898618/half-employers-believe-young-people-not-job-ready-cipd-research-finds).

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