News: February 2011

The 110 recipients of a scholarship programme worth £250,000 and designed for people working or studying towards a job in Scotland’s hospitality industry were announced yesterday at the annual Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland Emerging Talent Conference. During 2011 and 2012 the chosen scholars will embark on world class learning experiences both at home and abroad. International destinations include Dubai, Switzerland and the USA. Scholars are also placed with Michelin starred chefs and will go behind …

People 1st is urging hospitality, leisure and travel businesses to put apprenticeships at the heart of their organisation’s strategy to secure an on-going supply of qualified staff for their own long-term success and that of the industry. As the sector grows, it faces critical skills challenges – each year, the pool of young people entering the workplace decreases by 60,000 and options such as recruiting from abroad are now becoming less viable.  …