EXCLUSIVE | Gov Minister Liam Fox backs alternate training scheme

In an exclusive interview with HR Grapevine, the UK’s Secretary of State for International Trade Dr Liam Fox MP described his reasons for backing a new non-traditional training programme.

The scheme, run by the Department of International Trade (DIT), the government department responsible for trade deals with non-EU states, acts as an alternate entry into governmental work, different from traditional graduate schemes.

The DIT claims it will prioritise candidates for the two-year programme with a “commitment to learn and work” rather than having a degree or previous work experience. It is open to candidates of all ages.

Speaking to Daniel Cave, Head of Content at HR Grapevine at the launch of the scheme, Liam Fox explained that DIT wanted to attract a type of applicant who would not have usually applied.