Large Business

David Goodson, Regional Director of Training for Europe, Middle East and Asia at Marriott Hotels says, “Apprenticeships are fundamental to Marriott’s customer service and operational excellence. The skills and confidence Apprenticeships give to our young staff are a competitive advantage for our business and I recommend them to fellow employers – whether you run a small, medium or global business”.

Pierre Danon, CEO of BT Retail and member of the National Apprenticeship Workforce, employs over 600 Apprentices each year and urges other employers to offer places saying “We have found a positive return on our investment”. BT Retail has calculated an annual net profit of over Ł1,300 per Apprentice when compared to adult (non-Apprentice) recruitment. Recent figures show a 1.5% increase in the quality of work compared to non-Apprentice engineers. Within BT engineering, the Apprenticeship teams show the highest level of satisfaction, currently running at 85%, and this is significantly higher than other teams.