Pub company Greene King will continue its long-running apprenticeship scheme, and has committed to taking on 5,000 new apprentices by 2025 - building on the 15,000 it has already supported since 2011.

With inclusion at the heart of everything Greene King does, the scheme aims to give young people the opportunity to earn as they learn about different facets of the hospitality industry.

Both entry level and management roles are on offer for a variety of FOH (Front of House) and BOH (Back of House) positions.

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Through the apprenticeship scheme, employees will gain hands on experience working in a dynamic hospitality environment, as well as be able to work towards a series of qualifications as they progress throughout their hospitality career, including Production Chef Level 2 (equivalent to 5 x GCSEs) Senior Level 7 (MBA) and many more.

Andrew Bush, chief people and transformation officer, at Greene King said: “We want to wish everyone the best of luck ahead of A-Level results day.

“Whatever happens on A-Level and GCSE results days, it’s worth remembering that there are alternative career paths available. Our apprenticeship programme allows young people to immersive themselves in the hospitality industry and forge a long-lasting and exciting career.

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“The programme is designed to fit around your chosen role and provide the support you need to reach your true potential.

“Not only can you earn from the get-go (meaning no restrictive student debt), every day is different in this fast-paced industry.”

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This story was written by Andy Ffrench, he joined the team more than 20 years ago and now covers community news across Oxfordshire.

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