Rosy Apple's three Little Achievers nurseries in Preston have been so successful in training and retaining modern apprentices that managing director Sharon Alexander is now acting as a local ambassador for the scheme.
The group began in 2003 with the 39-place Little Achievers Day Nursery. Four years later it has blossomed into a 223-place chain.
It currently employs nine apprentices in childcare and another in business administration. Ms Alexander says, 'The scheme gives young people access to employment at an early stage in their careers and supports the new specialised diploma for 14- to 19-year-olds. Our modern apprentices train to NVQ level 2 and can then advance further to NVQ level 3 and gain promotions within the company.'
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