FMB survey finds we would rather our children did an apprenticeship than a degree

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More parents in the UK want to see their child undertake an apprenticeship than a university degree, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders. The survey revealed that 25% of respondents preferred apprenticeships, 24% preferred university degrees, and 50% had no preference. The research also showed that 60% of people had a more positive image of construction firms that trained apprentices, and 41% were more likely to hire a firm that trained apprentices.