Tesco Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship Programme
Tesco launched their new Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme in 2024, as part of their commitment to help young people achieve a stronger start in life.
Tesco: Stronger Starts Webinar
Catch up on our exclusive webinar with the Early Careers team from Tesco to learn more about their Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme, which opened this year and will be opening for future cohorts over the year.
This webinar includes an overview of the retail apprenticeship programme, and also explores why Tesco are committed to helping young people to get a strong start in life.
Discover practical examples and first-hand advice on the application process, how to prepare and what support is provided.
What are the entry requirements?
These opportunities are part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts campaign to support the communities in which it operates.
Thousands of school children across the UK are already benefitting from a £5m grants programme that helps schools that lack resources to pay for nutritious food for pupils and play equipment to keep children active.
Stronger Starts is one of the few apprenticeship programmes that doesn’t require any qualifications or experience as entry requirements.
After completing the programme, apprentices gain a Level 2 National Standard in Retail, which is the equivalent of 5 GCSE passes.
The apprenticeship is delivered by Tesco’s partner, Lifetime Training, and will take a minimum of 12 months to complete
What’s involved in the programme?
The programme will include a blend of learning activities and hands-on experience on the shop floor.
Those joining without a GCSE pass or equivalent in maths and English will gain these during the programme.
The transition from education to the world of work can be daunting, so Tesco have a network of people to support apprentices every step of the way, including expert 1-1 pastoral support from the Prince’s Trust, a dedicated Lifetime apprenticeship coach as well as the store teams.
- Salary: minimum starting salary £22,501.44 (36 hours per week)
- Holiday allowance: 20 days pro rata plus a personal day – rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holiday)
- What you need: No qualification required
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Share with your students
Share key facts about Tesco’s Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme with your students through our interactive resources, including:
- Posters & Display Screen – To promote the programme across your school/college or organisation to individuals who may be interested in applying.
- Tesco Apprenticeship Quiz – To support individuals interested in the retail apprenticeship programme to learn more about the role and Tesco as an employer.
Applications for the Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme open for 2 cohorts over the year. To find out more, visit the website here.