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West Midlands — Apprenticeship Demand
37,970 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023) — 15.4 per 1,000 employed workers (2,471,000 workforce jobs). Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index: 121 (England = 100), ranking #4 of 9 regions.
How many apprenticeship starts are there in West Midlands per 1,000 employed?
West Midlands recorded 37,970 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 — 15.4 per 1,000 employed (2471k workforce jobs). This gives a Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index of 121 (England = 100). Largest sector: Health, Public Services and Care (11,600 starts). Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23 + ONS JOBS05, OGL v3.
Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index
West Midlands ranks #4 of 9 English regions. 15.4 starts per 1,000 employed vs England's 12.7 baseline.
How this is calculatedWest Midlands vs England
| Measure | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship starts (2022/23) | 37,970 | 336,550 |
| Starts per 1,000 employed | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index | 121 | 100 (baseline) |
| Workforce jobs (ONS JOBS05, Jun 2023) | 2.5m | 26.5m |
| Largest sector by starts | Health, Public Services and Care (11,600) | Health, Public Services and Care (98,760) |
Apprenticeships by sector — West Midlands
| Sector (SSA Tier 1) | Starts | Per 1k employed |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Public Services and Care | 11,600 | 4.70 |
| Business, Administration and Law | 10,370 | 4.20 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 5,590 | 2.26 |
| Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 3,330 | 1.35 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 2,800 | 1.13 |
| Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 2,060 | 0.83 |
| Education and Training | 990 | 0.40 |
| Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 550 | 0.22 |
| Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 480 | 0.19 |
| Arts, Media and Publishing | 190 | 0.08 |
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Gera ADI
121
High density
England = 100
Starts / 1,000 employed
15.4
England avg 12.7
Total starts 2022/23
37,970
2.5m workforce jobs
Sector breakdown — West Midlands
| Sector (SSA Tier 1) | Starts | Per 1k employed |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Public Services and Care | 11,600 | 4.70 |
| Business, Administration and Law | 10,370 | 4.20 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 5,590 | 2.26 |
| Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 3,330 | 1.35 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 2,800 | 1.13 |
| Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 2,060 | 0.83 |
| Education and Training | 990 | 0.40 |
| Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 550 | 0.22 |
| Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 480 | 0.19 |
| Arts, Media and Publishing | 190 | 0.08 |
Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23, OGL v3. Figures for DfE-suppressed cells (“low”, typically <10) are not shown.
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Browse West Midlands jobsWest Midlands apprenticeships — FAQ
- How many apprenticeship starts are there in West Midlands?
- West Midlands had 37,970 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23, according to DfE statistics. This represents 15.4 starts per 1,000 employed workers (ONS JOBS05: 2,471,000 workforce jobs in June 2023).
- What is the Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index for West Midlands?
- West Midlands's GADI is 121 (England = 100), meaning apprenticeship density is above the national average. The England baseline rate is 12.7 starts per 1,000 employed; West Midlands records 15.4.
- Which sector has the most apprenticeship starts in West Midlands?
- Health, Public Services and Care leads in West Midlands with 11,600 starts in 2022/23 (4.70 per 1,000 employed). The highest-density sector by rate is Health, Public Services and Care at 4.70 per 1,000 employed.
- How does West Midlands compare to London for apprenticeships?
- West Midlands has a GADI of 121 vs London's 48, meaning apprenticeship density is 152% higher per employed worker. London's large professional workforce (5.9m jobs) depresses its per-worker rate despite having 36,120 absolute starts.
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Source: Department for Education — Apprenticeships and Traineeships 2022/23, 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023), published November 2023 (OGL v3). Workforce jobs: ONS JOBS05, June 2023 (OGL v3). GADI computed by GeraJobs; no figure is modelled or interpolated. Full methodology.