We work in an age where we can no longer rely on recruitment to attract the skills we need for the retail industry.
Our future-focused apprenticeships can be used to attract and train your talent of tomorrow, or to evolve and shift your internal capabilities by investing in your existing workforce either in their current role, or as a reskilling opportunity in a new department (hello retention!).
FRA Talent Lab has a strong track record developing and delivering innovative, high-quality apprenticeships for the retail industry across multiple categories including fashion, general merchandise and grocery.
We offer a broad range of apprenticeships for entry-level talent, up to senior managers.
We cover key retail functions including Buying and Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail and Stores, Customer Service, Business Administration, Leadership & Management, Garment and Product Technology, and Digital Marketing.
We are continually evolving our offer, so if you don’t see what you are after it’s worth getting in touch.
| Level: | 3 |
| Standard: | Business Administrator |
| Function: | Leadership and Management |
| Level: | 4 |
| Standard: | Buying and Merchandising Asssitant |
| Function: | Buying & Merchandising |
| Level: | 4 |
| Standard: | Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist |
| Function: | Garment and Product Technologist |
Head over to our Apprenticeship FAQs for more information.
Apprenticeship FAQsOur distinction pass rate was 82% in 2020/21.
Apprenticeships are either paid from your Apprenticeship Levy or via Government Co-Invest. 100% of costs are covered if paying via the Apprenticeship Levy – as long as you have enough in your pot. If you are an independent or smaller retailer and don’t reach the Apprenticeship Levy threshold, you’ll pay just 5% of the cost of the Standard, and the Government tops up the rest. That’s as little as £175 to develop a member of your team to a recognised industry standard!
Apprenticeships and Traineeships are a great way to increase and champion diversity in your workforce, and challenge the way you think about hiring.