Kronospan Sows Seeds for the Future

Kronospan, the world's largest wood-based panel producer, has re-launched its apprenticeship scheme to provide improved training and long-term career prospects for future industry professionals.

Kronospan's revamped programme allows apprentices to gain nationally recognised qualifications and on-the-job training in a range of subjects, including manufacturing, business management and electrical engineering. It also offers participants the opportunity to visit one of the company's European production sites to gain additional language skills and develop an understanding of global business practises.

The re-launched apprenticeship scheme is part of the company's ongoing commitment to employee progression and business innovation.  Mike McKenna, Works Director at Kronospan explained: "At Kronospan we are dedicated to offering the highest quality training and development scheme to help young people get a head start.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn on-the-job, while earning as well.  We have outstanding levels of staff retention and we want to make sure we continue to get quality employees who enjoy their career with Kronospan".

Kronospan's apprenticeship programme is open to young people aged 16 and over, and is currently recruiting for apprentices to start in September 2008.