Opportunities for Learning and Personal Growth

·        Standen’s is an equal opportunity employer

o     With over 40 countries represented by our staff (at last count) Standen’s is nationally recognized as a leader in diversity in the workplace.

·        Advancement Opportunities

o     It is our practice to post internally for all employment opportunities.

o     Standen’s makes every effort to promote from within.

o     Many of Standen’s leadership team have started in junior positions and successfully moved up through the ranks.

o     Every employee has the opportunity to compete for job opportunities within Standen’s.

·        Training & Education Programs

o     Continuous learning is part of Standen’s culture.

o     Standen's will pay for approved work-related training or education.

o     Company initiated training is paid for up front by Standen’s

o     For approved work related training requested by the employee, usually 50% of the cost is paid upon successful completion of the training and the remaining 50% after six months if you are still with the company.  Special circumstances may require a different formula.

o     Custom in-house training is held throughout the year.

·        Apprenticeship Programs

o      Standen's encourages and supports our employee's efforts to learn a trade.

o      Every employee has the opportunity to apply for apprenticeship positions.

o      Because of the diverse nature of our business, apprentices and journeymen have many opportunities to learn and apply different skills.

·        Cyril Standen Memorial Scholarship Program

o     Applications are available for the children of all employees.

o     Up to five scholarships are awarded each year.

o     Applications are available from payroll.