£460,000 For Employers With The Edge On Practical Learning
New practical learning charity, Edge, has launched a nationwide search for employers who provide the very best practical learning opportunities for young people.
Edge will reward £460,000 in cash prizes to employers across the nation who can demonstrate how they offer excellent work-related learning opportunities for 14-25 year olds.
The Edge Employer Awards are open to all employers in England, large and small, public, private and voluntary. A condition of entry is that the prize winnings must be reinvested back into work-related learning for 14-25 year olds, such as training schemes, apprenticeships or work placements.
All organisations in the hotel, restaurant, catering and hospitality industry that provide excellent practical learning opportunities for employees under the age of 25 are urged to enter. Edge is keen to identify and recognise all organisations that provide excellent work-related learning opportunities for young people.
Garry Hawkes, Edge Chair, calls for all organisations to enter the awards, saying:
"Many excellent employers believe in providing great work experience and training for young people and we intend to reward the very best. Edge is dedicated to championing practical learning so if you are providing excellent learning-by-doing opportunities for young people, or you know an employer that is, we want to hear from you."
Deadline for entries is Friday 1 July. For further information on how to enter go to www.edgeawards.co.uk, call 0800 980 3343, or email info@edgeawards.co.uk