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 # KFC UK Launches Debut Graduate Scheme

 

##### KFC is launching its first ever graduate programme this month

 

 

 Sep 17, 2013 1:00 PM ET

  ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/international_student.jpg "A selection of graduates have joined KFC's new leadership programme") A selection of graduates have joined KFC's new leadership programme 

 

[Originally published on Graduate Prospects](http://www.prospects.ac.uk/latest_news_kfc_uk_launches_debut_graduate_scheme.htm)

The world's largest chicken chain has selected 10 former students from across the UK to join its coveted 12-month Operations Leadership Scheme.

James Watts, vice president HR at KFC UK commented, 'I'm excited about our Operations Leadership Scheme as it means so much to our organisation and is another great chance for us to support the learning and development of our people.

KFC has 'global ambitions' for the futures of its graduates, with the company keen for the programme to play a 'key part' in helping KFC UK to become the lead talent grower for parent company Yum! Brands, which has operations all over the world.

**To read the full article from Graduate Prospects, please [click here](http://www.prospects.ac.uk/latest_news_kfc_uk_launches_debut_graduate_scheme.htm).**

*\*This story is from the September 9, 2013 online issue of prospects.ac.uk*.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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