Breakfast at Verity for new batch of successful graduates

Wetherspoon is proud to congratulate its latest group of graduating apprentices who have successfully completed their higher-level qualifications.

Among them were those achieving the level 5 business management practice apprenticeship with diploma in higher education and the level 6 chartered manager degree apprenticeship – both representing months of hard work, commitment and dedication to learning.

The apprenticeships comprise knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), with a focus on: organisational performance; delivering results; interpersonal excellence; managing people; developing relationships; personal effectiveness; managing self.

They are designed to help managers to progress in their career and make an even greater contribution to their pub, kitchen, hotel and the wider company.

To mark the occasion, graduates were joined by friends and family for a celebration breakfast at The Hedley Verity (Leeds).

The event provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on their achievements before heading across the city to the First Direct Arena for the formal graduation ceremony.

Wetherspoon’s recruitment, training and qualifications manager, Michelle Crooke, said: “Many congratulations to all of our graduates, who have worked extremely hard to reach this point.

“Thank you, also, to the friends, family and colleagues who have provided the support network.

“It is certainly no easy feat achieving any qualification, let alone while working in an often-demanding, fast-paced, full-time job, with a full action-packed home life too”.

Wetherspoon’s senior recruitment, training and qualifications manager, Chris Dennis, added: “Graduating at this level is a huge achievement.“

“Balancing studies with day-to-day pub responsibilities shows great determination and professionalism.

“We are very proud of what they have achieved and look forward to seeing how they use their skills to shape the future of the business.