The initiative which is a first of its kind and will be launched in April 2022. This will provide training and career progression opportunities in line with the aims of the Co-op's specific ambition, by narrowing the ‘opportunity gap’ in apprenticeships for individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and other underrepresented groups.

The apprenticeships that would be supported include;

• Digital Marketer Level 3
• Software Developer Level 4
• Cyber Security Technologist Level 4

If your business is employing an apprentice undertaking one of the standards above and you want to find out how this initiative could support your organisation and pay for your apprentice training in full then register your interest here