The event was a ‘roaring success’ with over 250 people being offered jobs on the day with more signing up for traineeship schemes and courses.
Ben McLaughlin, BOXPARK chief operating officer, commented: “We are thrilled to take part in the DWP’s traineeship scheme offering young people access to hospitality careers and valuable experience in a lively and exciting environment.
“Through the traineeship, there are fantastic career opportunities in the hospitality sector with no barriers to entry or prior experience required, which can lead to viable, long-term careers in management and other roles.
“We are passionate about promoting hospitality employment and playing our part to support under 25s who have been hit the hardest by unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.”
BOXPARK announced it will be joining a new traineeship programme in partnership with Barfection, which will involve a combination of training and employment for those who want to work in the hospitality sector.
Thomas Nolan, managing director of Barfection, added: “We provide traineeships for youngsters who would like to start a career in the hospitality sector, and with Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic there is a huge demand from hospitality employers.
“With our traineeship, we give young people the opportunity to train and be ready to start their first step towards a career in hospitality - over 90% of our trainees get employed at the end of the traineeship.”