The De Vere Academy of Hospitality launches new apprenticeship scheme

The De Vere Apprenticeship programme, which will formally launch on 1st February, will last a minimum of 12 months with all apprentices in full employment with the De Vere group or its partners following the successful completion of a short Access to Apprenticeships phase, designed to prepare candidates to commence their Apprenticeship. Simon Waugh, chief executive, National Apprenticeship Service, said: "We are confident that the new delivery model proposed by De Vere, which provides young people with a minimum of 12 months programme, meets the comprehensive quality standards for Apprenticeship announced today, as well as continuing to meet the specific needs of employers in the sector and young people wanting to work in hospitality. "Working in partnership with De Vere we will help small employers to access the recently announced wage incentive and engage in the Apprenticeship programme." Kellie Rixon, managing director at De Vere Academy, added: "At a time of increasing youth unemployment, the De Vere Academy now has an even more robust structure that will allow more and more young people to become stars in the UK catering, hospitality, and service sectors, and we look forward to continue working closely with all of our valued partners who support us in our joint initiative." "We are grateful for this further collaboration, support, and development being undertaken with NAS. and we look forward to the continued strength of our relationship."