Starting this September, Avara Foods, a UK leader in food manufacturer, is offering a new way to earn a degree in Food Science and Food Engineering.

Tailored to those who want to study, work and earn at the same time, graduate apprenticeships offer the prospect of a university degree, five years of experience, and ultimately, a leadership role within the business upon graduation.

The scheme will run locally at the company’s Abergavenny site, with one week study release blocks scheduled throughout the year. The best part? Avara Foods will cover the entire cost of each and every degree.

Successful apprentices will graduate from Harper Adams University with a BSc (Hons) Food Industry Technical Professional or a BEng (Hons) Food Engineering degree, earning the key skills and experience necessary for a rewarding career in the Food sector. Working as a part of the team from day one, apprentices will benefit from Avara’s industry leading manufacturing facilities and training programmes, whilst developing academic expertise and receiving a competitive salary and company benefits.

Andrew Brodie, People and Communications Director at Avara Foods commented, “We are incredibly excited to be able to offer graduate apprenticeships starting this September. The apprenticeships offer a fantastic alternative route into Food Science and Food Engineering careers, offering ample experience and minimal debt. We have spent a long time working with Harper Adams University to create a programme that is mutually beneficial, and look forward to welcoming a new cohort of talented young people into our business.”

Austin Willetts, Head of Engineering, added, “Avara apprentices are integral to innovation. Working on the Abergavenny site is incredibly fast paced, so apprentices are given responsibility from their very first day. We have an excellent track record of training and developing apprentices, many of whom have gone onto leadership roles within the business, and the graduate apprenticeship scheme opens up more doors than ever before.”

The Food Science and Food Engineering apprenticeships are designed for those with A-levels of equivalent, but also encourage applications for those with relevant experience. For more information on a debt free degree in five years, please visit the job posting below or email [email protected] .