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What Can a Career In Retail Offer Me?

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  • Ever thought of a career in retail?

  • Retailing is the number one employer in the region

  • More job opportunities in retailing than any other sector

  • Easy and flexible learning through the Academy at Cheshire Oaks

  • Earn whilst you learn

  • Variety of skills and training offered for all ages and abilities

Retail is a rewarding, varied and exciting career that can take you almost anywhere! There are opportunities for visual merchandisers, buyers, designers, sales team leaders, managers..... the starting point is here! By contacting us you would be linking into a national network of training academies backed by the National Skills Academy for Retail, including sponsors such as John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and individuals such as Theo Paphitis and Mary Portas. Our world-class training and expert advice can help you to kick start your career.

How can Cheshire Oaks Retail Academy (CORA) help?

Our partnership consists of a range of specialist advisors who can help you make the right choice in your retail career.

A Retail Apprenticeship is a great way to learn the skills and get the qualifications that will help people identify which area suits their personality and where they want their career to go.

We offer a range of programmes available to those aged 14 plus. These range from short practical courses to programmes that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Our training includes introductory skills programmes to help you get that initial job, Apprenticeships and on the job training, management programmes and specialist courses linked to the profession, for example, visual merchandising and negotiation skills.

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As we work very closely with employers, our training programmes are designed to be relevant and to give you the skills that employers are looking for.

What if I’m already working in retail?

The great thing about this profession is that you can keep on learning and progressing throughout your career. CORA offers high quality training to support yourr future career aspirations.

Apprenticeships guarantee the best skillset any employer could wish for when taking somebody on for a role. Plus Apprentices benefit they work from the minute they step onto the shop floor, because they are contributing. They are meeting people, serving, talking and making a difference as they learn.