Boots commits to creating 350 apprenticeships
Boots has committed to creating a new apprenticeship programme for 350 young people.
Launching this year, the new Boots UK Healthcare Colleague Apprenticeship scheme will be a Level 2 NVQ and will offer apprenticeships to young people aged between 16 and 18.
During the 12 month programme, the apprentices will be fully trained while working in Boots stores to enable them to offer healthcare advice and dispense medication within the pharmacy. At end of the period, they will have the chance to gain full-time permanent employment.
Marc Donovan, head of healthcare HR at Boots UK, said: “As one of the largest employers in the UK, we have the opportunity to play a big role in supporting young people into work and developing them in their career. We want to encourage more young people to see community healthcare as a career for them, and Boots is the place to do that. These apprentices will be the future of healthcare provision in the UK, and I feel privileged to be able to inspire young talent and to play a role in their training.”
Boots is working with Pearson WBL & Colleges to accredit the Boots in-house pharmacy training programme to the
National Apprenticeship standards Skills Minister Nick Boles said: “Apprenticeships make absolute business sense while providing life changing opportunities for your people across the country. I am therefore delighted that Boots UK is to create 350 new apprenticeships. I would urge all employers of all sizes to follow Boots UK’s lead and to consider how they can make apprenticeships part of their growth strategy.”
