Mon 5th Mar 2018 - Greene King hits 10,000-apprentice milestone Greene King hits 10,000-apprentice milestone: Brewer and retailer Greene King has passed the milestone of supporting 10,000 team members through its apprenticeship programme. The milestone accounts for team members who have graduated from the Greene King Apprenticeship Programme since its launch in 2011, as well as the 200 currently in training. The award-winning programme offers roles for leadership and management, brewing, chefs, bar and front of house staff and helps team members achieve industry-leading qualifications and build a long-term career in hospitality. Greene King also launched the Get Into Hospitality programme in partnership with The Prince’s Trust in 2016. The three-week intensive programme addresses the skills gaps that prevent unemployed young people from getting into work. So far, 160 young people have gained Get Into Hospitality certification. Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand said: “We have invested in our apprenticeship programme for seven years and it’s great we’ve been able to support 10,000 of our team members during that time. But it won’t stop there as we recognise it’s more important than ever we continue to bring young people into the hospitality industry and show it can provide a stable, exciting and rewarding career.” Meanwhile, transport hub foodservice specialist SSP has launched an apprenticeship programme at Manchester airport. The catering and hospitality apprentice programme will work in collaboration with the airport’s on-site Airport Academy, which is run in conjunction with Stockport College, to offer 40 front and back-of-house roles. Apprentices can gain Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications towards team leader, deputy manager and general manager roles.