LIDL, which has its headquarters in Wimbledon, scooped a top prize at the National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Awards 2011.
The supermarket was awarded Work Placement of the Year in the category for companies offering long-term placements for students under 20.
The Apprentice finalist, Ruth Badger presented the NCWE Awards at a ceremony at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London.
Mike Hill, chief executive of the Higher Education Careers Services Unit, which operates the NCWE said: “The emphasis on work experience has never been more prevalent and employers are increasingly valuing work experience in terms of the business benefits and the personal and academic development of the student.
“LIDL excelled in its category, offering unique experiences that equip interns with invaluable knowledge of the supermarket sector.”
Emily Hickman, recruitment manager at LIDL said: “Our placement provides students with an overall taste of discount retailing, actively exposing them to the wide range of career opportunities available, from sales and distribution to head office and administration. Interns leave the business more confident, with transferable skills and experiences. It’s great that our commitment has been recognised with an NCWE Award.”
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