STAFF at
the Amazon fulfilment site at Ridgmont near Milton Keynes are being urged to sign up for a programme that offers funded,
nationally-recognised training courses aimed at developing their career.
The Amazon Career Choice programme, being
run to mark National Learning Week (May 13-19) encourages workers to pursue
training and qualifications in fields such as engineering, IT, computer science,
mechanical and electrical trades, healthcare, construction, transportation,
logistics, accounting and more, even if that means a career outside of
Amazon.
Amazon pre-pays 95% of tuition and
associated fees for the nationally-recognised courses, up to £8,000 over four
years.
Jennifer
Peters is one of hundreds of Amazon associates taking part in the programme.
She is now encouraging her fellow employees to get involved.
Jennifer,
who lives in Milton Keynes, has worked with Amazon for six years and is taking
a course in HGV Driving.
“I’ve
wanted to be an HGV driver for a long time – it’s been my dream – but I could
never afford to do the courses,” she says. “Thanks to the Amazon Career Choice
Programme, I will now be able to follow that dream and I’m really excited for
the next chapter in my career.”
She
called on her colleagues to sign up for the programme, whether they want a
career with Amazon or in another business or industry.”
Scott
Wharton, Amazon’s general manager Milton Keynes, said: “We want everyone
at Amazon to pursue their dream job and that’s what the Amazon Career Choice
programme is all about. We believe that of all our associates should have the
opportunity to develop their skills and that’s why we’re offering funded
training courses in a range of interests and industries.”
