{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61308c707f169200194a3cfd/6981efb4c8310ac486e6e614?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The multiple benefits of horticulture apprenticeships for businesses, new entrants and existing employees ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61308c707f169200194a3cfd/1770110295980-2cf6fa4f-73d5-4607-9d17-2b163cf3a5d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Apprenticeship Week for 2026 starts 9 February so HortWeek has brought together two specialists in horticultural apprenticeships to explain how they work, the various options available and the vast array of benefits for employers and employees alike.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking to Rachael Forsyth in this episode are:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Christa McDermot from BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) runs a range of land-based courses including horticulture.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Helena Bassop from Euphorbia gardens and vice chair of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture Education and has a background as a lecturer, course manager and is an apprenticeship endpoint assessor.</li></ul>","author_name":"HortWeek"}