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Pre-Apprenticeship allows students to get a taste of the hospitality industry while still in school! ?? This year, 212 Pennsylvania students, including culinary and pastry students at Lebanon County Career & Tech Center, got a head start in hospitality through PRLA's Restaurant Pre-Apprenticeship program. Visit prla.org/apprenticeships to learn more. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible impact our team has made and just how special our people are—especially when we look at how long many of them have been with us for. Here are the stats: 38% have been with us for 5 years or more 19% for 10 years or more 12% for 15 years or more 6% for 20 years or more 2% for 25 years or more 1.8% for 30 years or more One of the joys of our family business is the other families who work with us—often across multiple generations. We’re proud to have so many long-standing employees, including three of our very first recruits at our current bakery site, who are still with us 34 years later! Our apprenticeship scheme has been a fantastic way to develop talent from within. Over the past three years, we've trained 11 apprentices, with four currently in training. We’ve also supported team members by teaching English to those looking to enhance their language skills and providing life skills training in first aid, mental health, and fire safety. As a B Corp, we’ve welcomed many new team members who want to work for a company that cares for its people and the planet. One of our team members said, “It’s like being part of an already large family.” We also focus on professional development: 92% of our team are trained in health and food safety 80% have completed other essential training Our People Team and Well-being Team work wonders to support everyone. In our most recent survey: 90% of our team said they’re satisfied with their job 99% said they have a good relationship with their manager For those looking to join us, be prepared—you might stay a while! The stats suggest an average of 13 years (a perfect baker’s dozen). Check out our current roles here: https://lnkd.in/eKkjTdDz photo is of a couple of our night bakers (our team of bakers are now 30 str Trevor, a baker for 47 years, including 5 with us Baz, who has been part of Hobbs for 28 years, 25 of those as a baker

?? **Fair Work Update** If you employ, or have employed, apprentices, take note... Territory Tough Pty Ltd, a FORMER Darwin burger outlet operator, was fined $21,645 for not complying with a Compliance Notice. ? The penalty followed the underpayment of a young chef's training time during their apprenticeship. ? Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, emphasized, "Compliance with our notices is not optional—failing to act is a costly mistake." “Employers should also be aware that taking action to protect young workers and to improve compliance in the fast food, restaurants and cafes sector are priorities for the FWO. Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact us for free advice and assistance.” ?? [Read more](https://lnkd.in/gnibdNrt)

Shaping the Future of the Foundry Industry ?? At KOCKUMS MASKIN, we’re deeply invested in building the next generation of skilled industrial technicians. Our focus on education and skills development is a cornerstone of our strategy to attract and retain the talent needed to drive the industry forward. Throughout all of BIRN Group, we believe that investing in people is essential for long-term success. That's why we have made it a priority to develop apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with the latest theoretical knowledge ???? By investing in training programs, we not only ensure a highly skilled workforce but also foster pride and satisfaction in our employees — an essential part of creating a positive and dynamic work environment. This approach also strengthens our commitment to innovation and sustainable practices ?? Interested in how we’re shaping the future of the industry? Read more about it in this article from Tidningen Gjuteriet here (page 6) ?? https://lnkd.in/d7uFyCDq

?What End-point Assessment Standards do we deliver? ??Level 4 Brewer End-point Assessment ST0580?? ??The Level 4 Brewer may work for large-scale breweries with national or international production right through to small micro-breweries. All brewers are responsible for making beer either at specific stages of production or in its entirely, from ingredients intake to the final product. The Level 4 Brewer End-point Assessment consists of three elements: 1) A practical brewing assessment, underpinned by brewer logbook. 2) A knowledge test. 3) A professional discussion, underpinned by brewer logbook. The assessments can be taken in any order and may be spread over more than one day. The End-point Assessment must be fully completed within 12 weeks of the EPA gateway. ?FDQ are approved to deliver End-point Assessments nationwide for a range of food and drink industry apprenticeship standards. As food and drink industry End-point Assessment specialists, we're trusted to deliver EPAs for some of the largest food and drink manufacturers in the UK. We also deliver EPAs for many small independent businesses too. #Skills #Education #Apprenticeships #Growth #Brewer #EPA #EPAO #Level4Brewer #Level4 #Qualifications

The Power of Apprenticeships in Building a Stronger Business Investing in apprenticeships is one of the most impactful ways to build skills and nurture future talent. At Housing Units, apprentices bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a drive to learn that energises our team and strengthens our culture. Our apprenticeship programs are a strategic approach to bridging the skills gap, fostering loyalty, and cultivating commitment from day one. By offering hands-on experience alongside structured learning, we build employees, who are technically skilled and aligned with our company’s values. Our goal is to offer permanent positions to apprentices who complete their training, helping them establish long-term careers in key areas of our business. Success stories include a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative who is now a Distribution Centre Supervisor, and a Level 2 Production Chef hand who has progressed to Junior Sous Chef in our Wickentree Restaurant. We also give back to our community through apprenticeships, creating career pathways, boosting the local economy, and contributing to a vibrant workforce. By championing apprenticeship programs, we invest in a future shaped by skilled, committed individuals who grow with us and lead our industry forward. #Apprenticeships #TalentDevelopment #FutureOfWork #SkillsForLife #CompanyCulture

People are at the ?? of everything that makes the baking industry the success it is. Looking at the longer term prosperity of the baking industry, we need to ensure that we continue to attract employees into our industry, through apprenticeships, higher education, training and learning development, and creating careers and pathways for future bakers.?? The Federation engages with the apprenticeship standard providers, end point assessors and the Association of Colleges who can help facilitate courses up and down the country.????? The Federation is supporting the industry request for the Apprenticeship Levy to become broader in scope to enable support and funding to ongoing learning and development of employees throughout their career. #bread #foodanddrink #whatwedo #bakingindustry #training?

?What End-point Assessment Standards do we deliver? ?? Level 2 Baker End-point Assessment ST0191 ?? ?? The Level 2 Baker apprenticeship standard is designed to fully prepare bakery apprentices for careers in a wide range of bakery environments - from traditional family bakers, to large automated bakery plants, to in-store supermarket bakeries. Bakery apprentices specialise in one option relevant to their workplace: craft, in-store or automated. The Level 2 Baker End-point Assessment consists of three elements: 1) A knowledge test, answered through multiple choice questions. 2) An assessment centre observation, taking up to 7 hours. 3) A workplace observation and interview to assess their chosen specialism and taking between 4-8 hours. The End-point Assessment must be completed with 12 weeks of the EPA gateway. ? FDQ are approved to deliver End-point Assessments nationwide for a range of food and drink industry apprenticeship standards. As food and drink industry end-point assessment specialists, we're trusted to deliver EPAs for some of the largest food and drink manufacturesin the UK. We also deliver EPAs for many smaller businesses too. #Skills #Education #Apprenticeships #Growth #Baker #EPAO #EPA #FDQ #Level2Baker #Level2 #Qualifications

Learning from experts. A 3-day apprenticeship course in Wasabi restaurant in Tehran.

Ever wondered what a day in the life of our butchery apprentices looks like? Last week our learners took part in our Pork Butchery workshop. They worked on legs of pork and shoulder/crop of pork, rolling and tying into joints. Our apprentice, Tom, completed a practical mock exam, breaking a side of pork into primals then progressing with secondary butchery to include joints, steaks and sausages! Have you thought about pursuing a career in Butchery? #Apprenticeships #butcherycareers