The announcement follows a successful pilot of the scheme in 2024, ran by UKHospitality, which delivered an 85% completion rate. Of those who completed the course 80% secured employment in hospitality.
The hospitality SWAP delivers training to people looking for work. It trains them with relevant skills, provides a work placement and a guaranteed interview – helping participants be as job-ready as possible.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “UKHospitality’s Sector-based Work Academy pilot proved to be a brilliant way to provide high quality, entry-level training for both new starters and those looking to get back into work.
“I’m delighted that the Government is rolling out our pilot to 26 new areas and using it as the model for its exciting plans to deliver at least 100,000 SWAP participants next year. This announcement gives us the impetus to expand our work across the country, help more people find rewarding jobs in hospitality, boost growth, tackle economic inactivity and continue to develop our Hospitality Skills Passport.”