Sodexo took the decision in 2019 to ‘gift with purpose’ a portion of the apprenticeship levy it pays. In August 2021, Sodexo announced it had gifted more than £1 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for apprenticeship training.
Sue Davison, head of apprenticeships at Sodexo, said: “Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for people to learn new skills, launch their careers, or reskill if they are seeking a fresh challenge. We encourage other organisations to follow suit and use their apprenticeship levy gifting to help maintain a sustainable talent pipeline that will allow businesses and communities to grow and thrive.”
Sodexo is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February) by recognising their 900 apprentices. Sodexo are also reflecting on how apprenticeships are helping individuals develop valuable skills and knowledge to create a successful and rewarding career.
Sean Haley, chief executive of Sodexo UK and Ireland, added: “We are in business to make a positive impact on the economic and social development of the communities where we live, work and serve. As such, we know there is a significant role we can play in helping more organisations develop the people and the skills they will need in the future. This is why apprenticeship levy gifting is such a crucial component of our social impact pledge.”