Costa has committed to hiring at least 250 new apprentices on National Living Wage rates by the end of 2017.
There are 800 apprentices already in apprenticeships across parent company Whitbread, with many more graduates working throughout the company.
The fully-funded apprenticeship scheme, which is run in-house, offers nationally recognised qualifications focusing on wider business management, customer service and communication skills, as well as training in traditional barista skills
Costa apprentice programme manager Russ Hartland-Shaw said: “As a leading UK hospitality business, we want to lead the way in training the next generation of leaders for the hospitality industry. We know our business can only be successful if the communities in which we operate thrive, which is why we are committed to providing a scheme that offers apprentices the right level of support and responsibility, as well as a clear, structured pathway to enable candidates to have a future within the company
Vacancies will be available in stores throughout the country.
