Based in Plymouth,
Devon since 1971, Wrigley produces well known confectionary brands including
EXTRA® and AIRWAVES® sugarfree gums, and SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies.
Established in 1891, Wrigley is a recognised leader in confections. Headquartered
in Chicago and with operations in more than 40 countries, Wrigley distributes its
world-famous brands in more than 180 countries across the globe. The company employs around 17,000 associates
globally and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.
What were the businesses
issues/challenges to undertake training?
With an increasing number of long serving associates beginning to
explore retirement at their Estover site, Wrigley recognised the need to ensure
the knowledge transfer of crucial functional and technical skills and as such
chose to partner with The Cornwall College Group to develop a new four year
Engineering Apprenticeship Programme. Eight new apprentices were hired in 2015
with a further seven starting in 2016 and numbers will continue to be reviewed
annually.
The training undertook:
The
Apprenticeship programme is now in its second year with 19 apprentices. Wrigley
support their apprentices through an induction week,
leadership and team building days, regular performance reviews and continued
coaching and mentoring. In 2016 four Wrigley apprentices took part in the
Brathay Challenge, a national competition raising the awareness of
apprenticeships. They completed community projects and presented at schools and
an employer event, and as finalists of the competition they were invited to the
House of Commons.
What impacts and benefits has the
training had on the company?
Taking on new apprentices has had a positive impact on Wrigley’s
existing staff boosting their confidence in knowing that they are passing on
their knowledge to potential leaders of the future. Wrigley’s Apprenticeship programme is key to
their succession planning, ensuring that the business has the right skills it
needs now and for the future.
“We believe in playing to the strengths of our apprentices to nurture them to become future leaders”. Chris Shaw, The Wrigley Company Limited
We have over 100 apprenticeships available.
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