Unlock Your Baking Potential

Discover career growth, skills development, and professional success in the craft baking industry with the Craft Bakers Association.

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“Through the CBA I gained an apprenticeship with a national baking brand. From day one I was in the dough room learning lamination and sourdough—now I’m full‑time.”

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Sophia Apprentice Baker CBA Apprenticeships, Birmingham
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“CBA mentoring and supplier introductions helped me open my own craft bakery. We sold out in week one and now supply cafés across the city.”

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Ahmed Owner Little Hearth Bakery, Leeds
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“I wanted a career change. CBA taster days and bakery visits showed me the path. I’m now training as a pâtissier and loving every early morning.”

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Isla Career Switcher CBA Career Pathways, Glasgow
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“The CBA network placed me with a national brand’s R&D team. I’m learning consistency at scale while mastering artisan techniques from experts.”

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Tomás Apprentice Baker CBA Apprenticeships, London
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“Through the CBA I gained an apprenticeship with a national baking brand. From day one I was in the dough room learning lamination and sourdough—now I’m full‑time.”

Portrait of Sophia, apprentice baker
Sophia Apprentice Baker CBA Apprenticeships, Birmingham
★★★★★

“CBA mentoring and supplier introductions helped me open my own craft bakery. We sold out in week one and now supply cafés across the city.”

Portrait of Ahmed, craft bakery owner
Ahmed Owner Little Hearth Bakery, Leeds
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“I wanted a career change. CBA taster days and bakery visits showed me the path. I’m now training as a pâtissier and loving every early morning.”

Portrait of Isla, career switcher to baking
Isla Career Switcher CBA Career Pathways, Glasgow
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“The CBA network placed me with a national brand’s R&D team. I’m learning consistency at scale while mastering artisan techniques from experts.”

Portrait of Tomás, apprentice baker
Tomás Apprentice Baker CBA Apprenticeships, London

your future career

Empowering Bakers at Every Career Stage

At the Craft Bakers Association, we nurture baking talent through expert training, apprenticeships, and career development resources. Whether you’re new to baking or an experienced professional, we provide the tools, knowledge, and industry connections needed to thrive.
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Professional apprenticeships aligned with national standards

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Flexible, on-demand bakery training courses

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Recognised certifications and qualifications

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Dedicated job board connecting talent with top bakeries

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Funding and support for baking students

Grow your skills, advance your career, and become part of a thriving baking community.

Explore Our Training & Career Resources

Apprenticeships & Courses
Structured training, certifications, and practical courses to develop essential baking skills and qualifications.
Careers & Job Board
Find career opportunities, connect with employers, and access resources for professional success in baking.

Contact & Links

Address

21 Baldock Street
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9DH

Phone

01920 468 061

Email

info@craftbakersassociation.co.uk

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