Unpaid summer internships have long been a first step on the employment ladder, a sort of apprenticeship programme unencumbered by government red tape.

He adds that the well-established apprenticeship programme includes a range of 'expansive' personal development opportunities, including team building and leadership skills.

Then join the world's first apprenticeship programme for tandem skydive instructors and freefall photographers.

Further expansion of the apprenticeship programme gets a very positive thumbs-up.

Each year 10,000 recruits sign up and 95 per cent enrol on an apprenticeship programme.