Street League launched this partnership in the Compass Scotland business with the help of Scottish Event Campus (SEC), securing training and roles for ten candidates.
Together these organisations will develop a comprehensive programme, which will last ten to 12 weeks, with the aim of developing functional skills, such as maths and English, building a CV and skills to help with elements of a potential role.
Jonathan Foot, director of skills and early careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “These partnerships are crucial to our industry, to attract talented people that can learn and develop in a role.
“On a personal and individual level, they create opportunities for people who traditionally might struggle to get into work and that’s something that is really important to our business and me personally. Once working in our organisation we can train people and develop career pathways, such as apprenticeships, that can help them upskill.”
Street League uses the power of sport to tackle poverty and give young people opportunities to succeed in life and the workplace. The Compass Group Foundation has donated £30,000 to support Street League’s programme in Renfrewshire.
Julie Chalmers, employment and partnerships manager at Street League, added: “This is a great opportunity to nurture and develop some of the young people we work with, to support them into the hospitality industry. The roles, locations and experiences are endless in this sector and I am thrilled we will be helping more people explore it.”