I think that employer involvement in the programming is somewhat of an issue in some places in the country, and it does represent a barrier to taking on and growing the number of apprentices. These new tax measures are intended to try to support employers with the added cost of having apprentices in their companies and firms, on their construction sites, etc., in the first couple of years of study.
The other thing we know, however, is that the willingness of employers to offer apprenticeships goes with the business cycle. In times of buoyant economy, employers are much more willing to have apprentices within their companies.