What apprenticeships are available at McDonald’s?
• Since January 2009, McDonald’s has been providing its employees with the opportunity to gain an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering (level 2), which is accredited by leading awarding body City & Guilds
• This apprenticeship is a valuable, nationally-recognised qualification, equivalent to five GCSEs grade A* - C based on practical workplace communication and teamwork skills, combined with the achievement of a high standard in maths and English
• From 2012, McDonald’s is now also offering its employees an Advanced (level 3) Apprenticeship
• An apprenticeship at McDonald’s takes at least 12 months to complete
• Almost 15,000 apprentices have gained an apprenticeship at McDonald’s
• More than half of McDonald’s apprentices are aged 16 – 18
What does an apprenticeship at McDonald’s involve?
• When apprentices start learning, they can complete Maths and English courses online to achieve Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy if they do not have qualifications at this level already
• McDonald’s also bring skills and training to life in its restaurants, allowing people to see every day how important basic skills are to the running of the business
• Employees must complete workbooks that chart their progress. These are used to demonstrate their Maths and English skills, and apprentices write about the business itself
• Apprentices learn where McDonald’s food comes from and how its supply chain fits together. As a result McDonald’s apprentices are highly engaged employees
McDonald’s proven track record in offering high-quality qualifications:
• Ofsted has graded McDonald’s apprenticeship programme Grade 2 (good) with several areas Grade 1 (outstanding)
• More than 45,000 employees have gained nationally recognised qualifications at McDonald’s, including adult certificates in Maths and English, a Level 3 Diploma in Shift Management and a Foundation Degree in Managing Business Operations
• McDonald's invests over £40 million in training each year
Sue Husband, national education manager at McDonald’s UK, said: “With so many young people struggling to get a foot on the career ladder at the moment it’s more important than ever that companies like ours offer not just great training, but the chance to gain nationally-recognised qualifications like apprenticeships while people work.”
“Since 2009, almost 15,000 apprentices have gained an apprenticeship qualification while working at McDonald’s and its fantastic to see the difference an apprenticeship makes to people. Not only does it boosts their confidence and change the way they approach their work it also helps them out of work, for example it can increase their long term employability or give them extra confidence in managing their household bills.
"Providing apprenticeships also benefits our business because when our employees are engaged and motivated, they serve our customers even better. That’s good news for the hospitality sector as well.”