People 1st

People 1st has announced that the number of people doing apprenticeships in hospitality and catering has more than doubled in the past four years and completion rates improved by almost 10 percent.

New research has shown that customer service and management and leadership skills will play a significant role in the hospitality and tourism sector as customer expectations increase and social media use continues to rise.

Businesses and colleges throughout England are being reminded that just one week remains to submit nominations for the Hospitality Guild Apprenticeship Awards 2012.

A work experience competition run through the careers website UKSP has given a college student the confidence to pursue her dream of a career in hospitality.

Almost one in every three (30 per cent) 16-24 year olds and 30 per cent of unemployed people would consider working in a top Asian or Oriental restaurant, yet a new apprenticeship scheme is not fully subscribed.

People 1st, the UK’s sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, has signed an agreement to help set up a skills organisation in Panama that is based on the UK model.

The Hospitality Guild is launching a new apprenticeship awards programme which recognises and celebrates the achievements of apprentices working in hospitality in England.