NEET idea | Asda launches apprenticeship scheme offering permanent jobs to young people

Asda has launched an apprenticeship programme offering permanent jobs, training and qualifications to young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET).

The Asda Roots pilot will initially recruit 16 people across eight stores, with plans to take on 250 more in 2027. It is aimed at 18 to 21-year-olds and combines paid employment with structured learning and practical support.