Large employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy can choose to transfer up to 25% of their levy funds each year to other organisations, to pay for their apprenticeship training and assessment.
Compass currently has over 600 employees taking on apprenticeships, with qualifications varying from a Level 2 or 3 to a degree level higher apprenticeship, across subjects such as finance, culinary, events and leadership. In the last 12 months, Compass’ apprenticeship programmes have grown by 30%.
Jonathan Foot, head of apprenticeships and early careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: “Investing in and developing talent has a big impact on people’s lives. Creating opportunities for learning is important to me and a cornerstone of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s approach as a people business.
“That’s why we have been working with our partners, charities, and SMEs to make funds available and in some cases share expertise and best practice. Never has this been so important as now, as we recover from the pandemic and strive to attract the best people back into our industry. As a large organisation, we have a responsibility to give back to the communities we operate in, and this is a great way to do that.”
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Mission to a Million pledge promises to provide support to one million people from both within and outside the organisation by 2030. It aims to enhance opportunities and change lives through job creation, education, training, community and charitable engagement.