300 hopefuls apply for Vision Express apprentice scheme

Leading optical retailer Vision Express has been overwhelmed with applications submitted for the winter intake of its new, nationally-recognised apprenticeship programme.

More than 300 applications have been received for the first intake of 20 placements, meaning 15 hopefuls are vying for every single place. With training commencing from February, the apprentices will be working towards a Level 2, Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health (Optical Retail) equivalent to five GCSEs.

This year the business will take on 80 recruits for a 13 month employer-embedded apprenticeship. Vision Express is delighted to be able to offer this unique apprenticeship programme which is nationally-recognised and both managed and delivered by Vision Express optical experts.