Tesco have recently announced the launch of their new Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme, as part of their commitment to help young people achieve a stronger start in life.

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

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
• Start date: 23rd September 2024
• Vacancies are available in:
  Cheshire, Cleveland, Derbyshire, Essex, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire, Humberside, Kent, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, London, Merseyside, Middlesex, Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, South Humberside, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Tyne and Wear, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Yorkshire and Worcestershire.