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property="content:encoded"><p>An apprenticeship is a great opportunity for everyone to gain an all-round understanding of the food sector.</p> <p>Apprentices typically split their time between on-the-job training and studying towards an industry-recognised qualification. As well as getting invaluable work experience, they are paid a salary for the duration of the scheme.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"><div class="field field-name-field-collapsible-section field-type-field-collection field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-collapsible-section clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-collapsible-section/1587" typeof=""> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-section-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Why choose an apprenticeship in the food sector?</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-section-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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sector and alternative pathways to enter a career in food. Last year we prepared plenty of valuable experiences and events, during the week, which we hope will help launch your career.</div> <div> </div> <p class="button"><a href="https://www.ifst.org/node/13512">Watch previous event recordings, here.</a></p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"><div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-collapsible-section clearfix" about="/field-collection/field-collapsible-section/1620" typeof=""> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-section-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Useful links</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-section-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><ul> <li><a 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