'McDiplomas' to be offered in Britain
January 28, 2008
The Associated Press: The British government is giving McDonald's Corp. the power to award the equivalent of advanced high-school qualifications as part of a recently announced plan to improve young people's skills.
McDonald's, which has more than 1,000 outlets across Britain, will train employees for a qualification in "basic staff management," giving them the financial and practical skills to run a restaurant. Training will include courses on finance, hygiene and human resources.