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"It’s given me a ton of skills. I didn’t know anything about cooking before joining the apprenticeship program." Learn more about how the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)'s Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship program is linking young people with opportunities in the restaurant industry here: https://bit.ly/3UR0Ba5 #YouthApprenticeshipWeek

ICYMI: Apprenticeships are the key to building future leaders. 🔑 In a recent Baltimore Business Journal op-ed during #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, Angela Melton-Fray, COO of Fray Development and Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill, explores the impact of hands-on learning—showing how it transforms team members into skilled, confident leaders ready to navigate business challenges. Read the full piece below. ⬇️

As #NationalApprenticeshipWeek comes to a close, we're taking a look back on an incredible year for PRLAEF's growing Restaurant Apprenticeship Program, which launched last year in partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. 🙌⁣⁣ Our recipe for success in numbers:⁣ 👨🍳 30 active Restaurant Apprentices mastering their craft⁣ 🍽️ 21 PA restaurants & foodservice businesses developing future leaders⁣ 🎓 212 Pre-Apprentices exploring hospitality careers in 2023-24⁣ 📈 110 New Pre-Apprentices joining us in 2024-25⁣⁣ That's hundreds of hospitality careers launching across Pennsylvania!⁣⁣ PRLAEF's zero-cost Apprenticeship Program is serving up opportunities for both future restaurant pros AND employers. Whether you're a student, professional, or restaurant owner, visit prla.org/apprenticeships to learn more!

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

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

Just finished my year long front line supervisor apprenticeship program.

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 

📢 **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)

During my time as an employee at Outback, I've learned many skills that will help me be productive in the workforce. One of the major skills I've developed is problem solving, especially in regards to issues other people are experiencing. I've learned to quickly and politely solve problems in regards to orders, websites/apps, third-party companies, and other issues we find in Takeaway. I've also learned when I am in over my head, and that there isn't shame in asking for help when it is necessary. I've also learned about food and workplace safety, especially in relation to handling broken glass, hot materials, and food/utensils. This training in caution and sensitivity has helped me with a sense of urgency, importance, and care around projects and objects. Cherokee High School Work-Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship Program #CherokeeWBL #GeorgiaWBLWorks

Lidl has launched its first Retail Leadership degree apprenticeship in partnership with Kingston University, welcoming 51 apprentices after receiving over 5,000 applications. The four-year programme combines academic study with practical retail experience, offering apprentices starting salaries of almost £26,000, rising to £46,000 in year four. Apprentices will gain hands-on in-store experience, alongside visits to Kingston University and Lidl's head office, Lidl House, to deepen their retail industry knowledge. Learn all about this here: https://heyor.ca/7c1ySe #RetailLeadership #GroceryNews #UKRetail