McDonald's Gives British High School Diploma Qualifications
McDonald’s trained employees will be getting credit toward their high school diplomas in Britain. However, it is up to each university and college to decide whether “to accept the corporate qualifications as grounds for admission,” Education Week reports.
The fast-food chain had been granted approval to develop courses and set exams up to the standard of A-levels, the final exams taken by high school students that determine college and university admission. Rail infrastructure firm Network Rail Ltd. and regional airline Flybe Ltd. have also been given the power to award their own qualifications.
According to Cory Doctorow’s Profile, McDonald’s is enlarging its courses for employee- trainees as well.
It is offering a “basic shift manager” course, training staff in skills such as human resources and marketing.
Wcco.com quotes John Denham, the government’s skills minister, commenting on the government’s approval of the company’s proposal.
“It is right that we recognize and accredit employers that have shown a commitment to training and developing their staff,” said Denham, “This is an important step towards ending the old divisions between company training schemes and national qualifications, something that will benefit employees, employers and the country as a whole.”
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