Analysis

July 8, 2019

The Apprentice

Forget the “smart grad”: what startups need is some “smart apprentices”.


Amy Lewin

5 min read

Europe’s startup scene has a big challenge: its talent shortage.

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Screenshot of An apprentice role open at green energy business Bulb.
An apprentice role open at green energy business Bulb.
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Photo of WhiteHat cofounders, Euan Blair and Sophie Edelman.
WhiteHat cofounders, Euan Blair and Sophie Adelman.
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By hosting regular meetups, running sports teams and workshops, WhiteHat hopes to provide its apprentices with the same community experience graduates find at university.
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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