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easyJet has today issued an announcement regarding Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, among other across the UK. The airline said it is launching a number of new apprenticeship roles, aimed at those aged over 17 years and three months. ‌

This move comes as the UK Civil Aviation Authority predicts that 27% of the aircraft engineering workforce will retire within the next decade. Furthermore, new research commissioned by easyJet indicates that more needs to be done to inspire young Brits to consider a career in engineering. ‌

A staggering 65% of the 2,000 16-24 year olds surveyed admitted they had never contemplated a career in this field. Many were put off by misconceptions about their suitability for the profession. ‌

Over half (59%) believed they lacked the nec

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