1,000 apprentices.1,000 stronger workforces.
We're supporting the UK’s drive to tackle youth employment while helping employers build a future‑ready workforce.
What is the initiative?
The UK is facing an urgent and growing demand for AI, data, digital and technology skills. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of young people are looking for opportunities to take their first step into an exciting and rewarding career.
The 1,000 AI, Data and Tech Apprentices Pledge brings these two vital needs together to create meaningful impact. If 1,000 employers pledge to take on just one AI, data or tech apprentice, this creates invaluable opportunities for 1,000 young people while building 1,000 stronger workforces.
Why support the initiative?
The need for AI, data and technology skills spans all sectors. By pledging to employ just one apprentice, you’ll bring this capability into your organisation through high-quality, fully funded apprenticeships that are designed to develop the skills to empower and strengthen your workforce.
Develop talent, without the cost
Utilising your Apprenticeship Levy funds provides a cost-effective way of building skills and investing in talent.
Driving digital transformation
Boost your internal capability for digital transformation, with apprentices bringing fresh thinking and practical insight from day one.
Improve talent retention and build long-term capability
Providing structured development pathways help early-career employees grow within your organisation, shaping them around your needs while strengthening your talent pipeline.
Meaningful social impact
By providing opportunities for young people, you’re not only supporting the UK’s youth employment agenda, you’re also helping to shape the next generation of talent.
What you’ll benefit from
We’re offering a range of exclusive benefits to employers who pledge to take part and hire an apprentice.
Access a free pre‑apprenticeship, evidence‑based Professional Skills course for every young person you hire.
Free, one‑day Line Manager course to support line managers to retain early talent.
Access to our free recruitment service to help find and interview potential candidates.
Research, guides and insights on key topics including emerging skills and retaining early talent.*
Invitations to members‑only events, including breakfasts and roundtables, plus a place at our members‑only annual awards night.
Proudly display the BPP Charter badge on your company’s website to show your commitment to young talent.
*Numbers limited to 1 manager for SMEs, 5 managers for corporates, additional course places available at a discounted rate
Explore our apprenticeships
Explore the AI, data and technology apprenticeship programmes at the heart of our commitment to developing industry‑ready digital talent.
Join an Employer Insight Session
Want to find out more about this initiative? We’re hosting two virtual events to share insights on the future of digital skills and help you understand how you can get involved. Both sessions are free to attend and open to employers across all sizes and sectors.
