Admiral Taverns unveils new apprentice training partnership

By Ellie Bothwell

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The enhanced scheme will see trainers from LearnDirect visit Admiral pubs every four weeks
The enhanced scheme will see trainers from LearnDirect visit Admiral pubs every four weeks

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Admiral Taverns has announced a new partnership with LearnDirect, as part of a revamp of its apprenticeship scheme.

The enhanced programme, which launched nationwide today at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, will enable Admiral licensees to provide the BIIAB Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships in Licensed Hospitality and offer staff recognised professional qualifications designed specifically for pubs.

The scheme will see trainers from LearnDirect, which is the UK’s largest provider of skills, training and employment services, visit candidates at Admiral pubs every four weeks, where they will review progress and set targets, in line with the apprenticeship curriculum. There will be a range of tasks including practical and written assessments, reading, and online interactive learning sessions, with full mentoring and support provided.

In addition to the apprenticeship scheme, Admiral said the partnership would deliver candidates to licensees as LearnDirect acts as a gateway for apprentices looking for employment.

Suzanne Smith, head of recruitment and people development at Admiral Taverns, said: “We are excited to be building on the work we have already undertaken in apprenticeships on behalf of our licensees, now with LearnDirect. They have impressed us with their approach and we believe this partnership will deliver fresh momentum, with increasing numbers of licensees deciding to implement apprenticeship programmes.

“We have an absolute focus and dedication to developing people and pubs. We take a bespoke approach to each – identifying the right support and training for each licensee and we are taking the same approach with our apprenticeship programme through this new partnership.”

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