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German retailers complain about lack of apprentices

German retailers are particularly proud of the role they play when it comes to training the next generation. And they have all reason to be, offering a good 50,000 apprentice positions each year according to the German trade association (HDE). About 30,000 of those are for prospective businessmen and -women; another 20,000 for sales staff. All...

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John Lewis launches IT degree apprenticeship

Department store John Lewis has opened applications for its new IT degree apprenticeship, which will due to begin in September 2016. Developed in conjunction with The Tech Partnership, the four-year degree apprenticeship will offer eight students who have completed A Levels the opportunity to gain “on the job training” within the head office IT...