Food and Drink Industry the Benefits of Apprenticeships in England and Wales
The current Apprenticeship Framework for England and Wales has many benefits for Apprentices and employers, including...
Benefits for apprentices:
Gives the opportunity to earn and learn at the same time, whilst gaining nationally recognised qualifications that will support career progression.
Provides choice and breadth in terms of the varied selection of units on offer.
Gives greater flexibility in terms of the preferred style of learning i.e. on-the-job or off-the-job, or a combination of both.
Offers the potential to progress from craft (Level 2) to advanced (Level 3) qualifications that will support careers development and the potential to earn more money.
Gives continuous professional development and increases job satisfaction levels.
Benefits for Employers:
The integrated framework offers a single integrated scheme of learning, covering a wide range of food manufacturing job functions.
Gives full recognition for sector achievements, such as bakery, meat processing, food production and management.
Gives access to Government funding where apprenticeships remain a key priority for workforce development (available for all age groups including adults).
The flexibility to deliver apprenticeships either on-the-job or off-the-job as best suits your organisation and workforce.
Gives you a better trained, skilled and qualified workforce.
Offers greater employee retention through increased job satisfaction.
