The new employment scheme has launched in Liverpool to upskill and match jobseekers with hospitality roles. It offers fast-tracked training and work experience, enabling participants to earn an industry-recognised 'Hospitality Skills Passport'.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: "Hospitality is a fantastic sector that offers a diverse variety of career opportunities, which is why it’s so well suited to helping people back into work. We’re delighted to be partnering with the Government to help run this exciting programme, which we hope can be a real positive for both jobseekers and businesses.”
The pilot scheme is set to be rolled out across other cities in the UK to address labour shortages with over 120,000 vacancies currently in the sector.
Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard, added: “We’re delighted to be involved with the trial, giving unemployed people the skills to launch their hospitality careers, helping them find exciting jobs with engaged local businesses and showcasing what fantastic development opportunities our industry offers through training and apprenticeships.”
The programme will culminate with a guaranteed job interview for all participants, helping jobseekers with a valuable progression opportunity to apply their new skills and a pathway to apprenticeships.