Graduate recruiters call for better links between universities and firms

Suggested issues to be resolved academia - employer links 1. Many universities (and employers) are barely participating in the new higher level 'trailblazer' apprenticeships. 2. The highly selective universities' courses tend to require A levels rather than vocational prerequisite qualifications. 3.Degrees related to and accredited by the professional societies tend to generate employer interest and graduate recruitment. 4.For the research-type universities contacts leading to research funding tend to dominate relationships.