Harnessing Britain’s young talent
Germany plans to draw new talent by getting young Britons on to apprenticeship schemes there, it has been reported on the Daily Mail.
German chancellor Angela Merkel’s administration has launched a GBP120m drive to bring hundreds of 18-35 year olds across into three year apprenticeships. Candidates will receive almost GBP700.00 a month and 170 hours of free language lessons. Relocation costs, two visits back to the UK, and training will also be paid for.
Bob Bischof, German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce, said: “British employers will have to try harder to get the best young apprentices as it is more competition. This is a great offer for young Britons to get top-flight training in Germany. We hope many of those who come over will like the life, maybe meet a German partner, and stay for good. It means British employers will have to try harder to get the best young apprentices as it is more competitive.”