Upskill Your Team with Our Apprenticeships This September!

At EFI Training, we offer apprenticeships designed to help you upskill your team across a wide range of sectors and business functions - from fashion and retail to leadership and operations. Our apprenticeships support staff at every stage of their career, from entry level to senior level.

Whether you're looking to bring new talent to your business or upskill existing employees, EFI Training provides apprenticeships solutions that are flexible, impactful and aligned with real business needs.

Apprenticeship Programmes Starting This September

We still have spaces available on the following apprenticeships starting this September:

• Level 3 Team Leader: Develops leadership skills for store or head office team leaders, with a focus on building high performing teams
• Level 3 Business Administrator: Ideal for those in a business admin roles ready to take the first step into management 
• Level 4 Fashion and Textiles Product Technologist: Created by industry experts, this course supports those working with product manufacturing, development, and quality standards
• Level 4 Buying and Merchandising Assistant: Designed to accelerate the growth of entry-level buying and merchandising roles
• Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner: Equips experienced individuals with the skills and knowledge to embed sustainable practice in any organisation
• Level 4 Data Analyst: For those proficient with digital skills, responsible for analysing data to support business decisions.
• Level 5 Operations Manager: Suitable for those managing teams, projects and resources
• Level 5 Coaching Professional: Helps leaders develop the coaching skills to nurture high-performing, engaged teams
• Level 6 Assistant Buyer/Merchandiser: For assistant-level professionals in buying or merchandising roles who want to upskill and continue development

Why Choose Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are a cost-effective, high-impact way to build skills and futureproof your workforce. They can:

• Boost performance through long-term skill development
• Improve motivation and career growth opportunities
• Enhance employee retention and reduce recruitment costs
• Encourage innovation, collaboration and confidence across teams

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Flexible, Funded & Tailored to Your Business

From Level 2 to Level 6, EFI Training offers apprenticeship pathways for all levels. We can even tailor content to match your business and culture - ideal for closed-access cohorts or specific business goals.

Government funding is available through the Apprenticeship Levy or Co-Investment Scheme, making apprenticeships a smart and affordable way to invest in your team.

If you have any questions about using the Apprenticeship Levy to fund training and recruitment of apprentices, please contact us.