The Scotsman: Dozens of youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds have been signed up for a new retail academy in Edinburgh to learn how to be shop workers. The training program, Get Into Retail, aims to help those who have faced barriers to employment because of homelessness, family trouble, lack of confidence or long-term unemployment.
Based on a similar scheme devised by TopShop owner Sir Philip Green, the academy provides six weeks of intensive skills training, as well as work experience and recognized certificates. Among the stores working with the scheme are New Look, Sportsworld, Debenhams, Internacionale, Hawkins Bazaar, Mountain Warehouse, Wallis, Quiz and HMV.
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Based on a similar scheme devised by TopShop owner Sir Philip Green, the academy provides six weeks of intensive skills training, as well as work experience and recognized certificates. Among the stores working with the scheme are New Look, Sportsworld, Debenhams, Internacionale, Hawkins Bazaar, Mountain Warehouse, Wallis, Quiz and HMV.
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