New poll finds more than three quarters of people believe apprenticeships will lead to more sustainable future

More than three quarters of people believe an apprenticeship will successfully develop the skills needed for a more sustainable future, according to a new poll.

The analysis, conducted by E.ON, concluded that 78% of respondents believe it will play a crucial  role in the UK’s transition to a more sustainable future.

Moreover, the data also found that more than four fifths (82%) of people believe apprenticeships give people a head start in building a rewarding career.

Ramona Vlasiu, Chief Operating Officer at E.ON Next, believes “the data underlines how apprenticeships provide a clear pathway to success for young people – helping develop key skills for the future”.

In addition, the poll also found that:

• 72% of people would recommend apprenticeships to their friends and family.
• 65% feel workplace skills can be developed more quickly through apprenticeships than traditional higher education.

Ramona Vlasiu added: “Apprenticeships are more than just a career start - they are a transformative journey. Our programmes empower individuals to gain real-world experience, develop critical skills, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable solutions.

“These findings reaffirm what we’ve always known: apprenticeships are a cornerstone for building the workforce of tomorrow.”

Why consider E.ON for an apprenticeship?

Since 2018, E.ON has enrolled over 1,000 new and existing colleagues onto over 90 different programmes, ranging from intermediate level to higher/degree level apprenticeships.

E.ON has also been recognised as an award-winning apprenticeship employer, having won the Large Employer of the Year Award at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship awards, as well as the Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award at the East Midlands regional final for the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards.

Moreover, E.ON are ranked as one of the top 30 apprenticeship employers in the UK and number one within the energy and utilities sector, according to reviews and feedback submitted by our own apprentices to Rate My Apprenticeship.

Apply Today

The deadline to apply for E.ON’s degree apprenticeship programme is 16 February 2025 and for E.ON’s intermediate engineering apprenticeship programme, the deadlines are 28 February (Lighting and Grid Apprenticeship) and 9 March (Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship). Don’t miss the opportunity to join a program that shapes careers and contributes to a sustainable future.

For more information about our apprenticeship programs and to apply, visit www.eon-uk-careers.com/earlycareers.

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Notes to editors:

This research was conducted by E.ON using a self-serve research platform on 16th and 17th January 2025. 2,000 nationally representative UK respondents were surveyed. Data is weighted on age, gender, education level, region and social grade to be nationally representative of adults 18+ in the UK.