DBS has teamed up with one of Ireland's fastest growing retailers to offer ambitious and energetic people a cutting-edge career development opportunity. Lidl fully sponsor tuition fees and participants are paid a salary throughout the programme. Further details can be obtained and applications can be made directly at www.lidl-degree.ie The Bachelor of Business in Retail offers you an exciting and challenging route to obtaining an internationally recognised degree. Lidl will fully sponsor the programme so there is no cost to you. In fact, not only do Lidl sponsor your Degree – they also pay you a salary, pay your holidays and offer you healthcare! This degree programme is designed to give a clearly structured business education that runs for just over two years and provides a solid foundation for success in a retail career. Students are provided with a solid understanding of general business theory and practice and it is underpinned by the work-based training in a Lidl store, allowing trainees to put into practice what they have learned in college.

On successful completion of this programme, graduates will be equipped with a firm business education that provides a solid foundation for a successful career in retail. Graduates will also have an excellent opportunity to potentially be offered a permanent Deputy Store Manager contract by Lidl immediately.