The food and support services company has created a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the customers and clients it serves.
Compass provides well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation’s major sports and cultural events.
Donna Catley, chief people officer at Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: “Winning this award is fantastic recognition of our apprenticeship team, and how they help change lives, along with the support of our great partners and training providers.
“We have a D&I strategy in place to ensure everyone in the business can be themselves at work and have an equal opportunity to progress and follow their career path.”
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aim to showcase the range of talent and hard work within BAME communities.
Jonathan Foot, head of apprenticeships and early careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland, added: “We are honoured to receive this award and are immensely proud to see the growth of our diverse apprentice community acknowledged with this amazing accolade.
“It has been especially rewarding to watch our apprentices progress and develop throughout the pandemic, whilst achieving their qualifications.”