Request ID: FOI-1461-2425 Date published: 27 August 2024
You asked
i would like to know how many people applied for apprenticeships and how many got through each stage if possible a breakdown would be good for 2023 and 2024
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1461-2425
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 5th August 2024 asking for information about TfL apprenticeships. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“I would like to know how many people applied for apprenticeships and how many got through each stage if possible a breakdown would be good for 2023 and 2024”.
I can confirm that we hold the information you require. The requested information is provided in the tables below. “OLT” stands for “online test” and “AC” stands for “assessment centre”.
2023 Apprentice numbers:
Total Applications
Taken 1st OLT
Passed 1st OLT
Taken 2nd OLT
Passed 2nd OLT
Candidates Invited to AC
Passed AC
Candidates Offered
Grand Total
10,492
5,848
3,930
3,020
2,153
708
190
190
2024 Apprentice numbers (to August 13th 2023):
Total Applications
Taken 1st OLT
Passed 1st OLT
Taken 2nd OLT
Passed 2nd OLT
Candidates Invited to AC
Passed AC
Candidates Offered
Grand Total
13,639
8,009
5,513
4,326
2,965
803
180
175
If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London