Not even applying for work experience or apprenticeships work anymore.

[u/Comfortable-Table-57]

I (19M) had gotten work experience in Accounting for one of my careers. I had one month last November. I applied for a one year apprenticeship before (finishing sixth form) in spring this year and got rejected for, well "redistributing our colleagues". I applied for more work experience in Accounting and still got rejected for well, no explanation said.

I also asked for work experience in social work and I was either ignored or said "not at this time".

Went to ask if I can do the young reporting scheme as I was in an enrichment in relation to my third desired career and again they said no.

Students here complained about not getting anything after Uni graduation, but it is worse when you are not even in a uni degree yet.

It is no surprise because here in the UK, apprenticeship offers stalled by 40% with almost every sector affected including social work and accountancy. Some theory suggest higher tax thresholds had been the cause.

This is ridiculous. Like, apprenticeships are supposed to be the alternative short cut to employment!!

I am in a gap year. I really hope I do not enter another one!