Produce World Group is teaming up with the University of Lincoln to launch an agri-food trainee scheme to find the future stars of the fresh produce industry by offering paid-for work experience and a university degree.
The scheme is offering students the opportunity to gain a foothold in the sector by working for Produce World across all aspects of the business, while studying for an industry-leading qualification in food manufacture (BSc Hons Degree). There is an additional benefit that they will have no student debt at the end of the course.
To take part in the scheme, student candidates will need to have achieved 3 A-Levels (BTEC equivalent) at grade C or above, and be able to invest three to four and a half years in completing the degree university course alongside working at Produce World.
In order to complete the course at the University of Lincoln’s Holbeach site and work for Produce World across its sites in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, candidates will be required to live locally and have access to a car.
Produce World Group’s HR director David Frost believes the scheme is a fantastic initiative that will bring talented young candidates with fresh ideas into the industry. He said: “Produce World is a fantastic place to work and we are constantly looking for ways to build the future of the industry.
“The agri-food trainee scheme offers a brilliant opportunity to launch a career in the fresh-produce sector, while gaining an industry-leading qualification with no student debt at the end. Preparing the business leaders of tomorrow and discovering the next generation of talent is of paramount importance to us and this scheme aims to do just that.'
Interested candidates can apply to be on the agri-food trainee scheme by downloading an application form via this link.
Applications must be submitted to shagreen@lincoln.ac.uk by 31 March 2015, with interviews being held during April 2015.
