A report commissioned by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland revealed 51% of bosses felt taking on an apprentice could help them meet skills shortages.
Fewer than a fifth of small businesses have trained someone as part of the apprenticeship scheme in the last three years.
A report commissioned by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland revealed 51% of bosses felt taking on an apprentice could help them meet skills shortages.