Hospitality apprenticeship provider Umbrella Training has won a Princess Royal Training Award for the second time, recognising the organisation’s exceptional commitment to learning and development. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, approved Umbrella alongside 52 recipients this year, recognising their unwavering … [Read more...]
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Umbrella Training and The Forward Trust to support ex-offenders into hospitality apprenticeships
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Umbrella Training and The Forward Trust to support ex-offenders into hospitality apprenticeships. Umbrella Training has partnered with social business and charity The Forward Trust to launch the industry’s first formal apprenticeship pathway for ex-offenders. The Forward Trust have developed a new pilot scheme called the … [Read more...]
Umbrella Training invest in dedicated culinary school for apprentices
Umbrella Training invest in dedicated culinary school for apprentices Umbrella Training is launching a new culinary school to provide apprentices with access to a professional kitchen environment and further learning and development opportunities. Launching this month, the Umbrella Training Culinary School will be based at Lakefield Hospitality College in London, and will … [Read more...]
Coworth Park to host Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable in partnership with Umbrella Training
People and skills shortages in hospitality are currently all too prevalent, and in many instances stem back to historic issues. Hospitality apprenticeships provide part of the short, medium and long term solution, the Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable will address how. As part of H&C News’ focus on finding solutions to hospitality’s people and skills shortages we … [Read more...]
Umbrella Training, supporting the immediate staffing needs of hospitality SMEs
Umbrella Training, a leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality and corporate services sector, has launched Boost - a new initiative to support the immediate staffing needs of hospitality SMEs. By analysing the organisational, departmental, and individual training needs of each business, Umbrella Training will create free bespoke development … [Read more...]
Umbrella Training strengthens senior management team through key industry appointment
Umbrella Training, a leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality and corporate services sector, has appointed Kate Kelly as commercial director to support its continued growth strategy. A seasoned commercial and business development professional, Kelly will be responsible for developing the company’s marketing and sales … [Read more...]
Industry leaders partner with Umbrella Training to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 Leading names from across the hospitality sector will be coming together to discuss levy transfers, career progression and future-proofing as part a series of events hosted by Umbrella Training during National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February). The headline event, a panel discussion between representatives from companies including Sodexo, … [Read more...]
Umbrella Training to host levy ‘gifting’ day for hospitality sector
Umbrella Training, the leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality sector, has announced plans to host a ‘gifting’ event that will help bring together large and small businesses with the aim of maximising Government levy transfer opportunities. Taking place during National Apprenticeship Week, an audience of SMEs and levy paying employers … [Read more...]
Princess Royal Training award for Umbrella
Umbrella training, the leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality and corporate services sector has today been announced as the only apprenticeship provider to have achieved the Princess Royal Training award by City and Guilds group in 2020. The award recognises employers across the United Kingdom with outstanding training and … [Read more...]
Umbrella promote from within to position of commercial director
Umbrella promote from within to position of commercial director. Jenni Clarke has been promoted to the role of commercial director at Umbrella Training, having previously held the role of head of curriculum and learning technologies. Clarke has been with the business since June 2022, working within the commercial arm of the company and leading the development of its … [Read more...]
UK’s top hospitality apprentices recognised at Purple Umbrella Awards
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: UK’s top hospitality apprentices recognised at Purple Umbrella Awards. More than 14 awards were handed out to the country’s top apprentices at the prestigious Purple Umbrella Awards held at The Savoy Hotel in London, recognising their commitment to the hospitality industry. The awards, hosted by Umbrella Training, which is … [Read more...]
Umbrella invests in Metaverse Learning to target Web3 virtual education
Umbrella invests in Metaverse Learning to target Web3 virtual education Umbrella Training, a nationwide training and apprenticeship provider, has announced a significant investment in Metaverse Learning - a company that specialises in delivering virtual and Web3 based educational programmes. The company, based in London and Milton Keynes, offers cutting edge game- and … [Read more...]
Hotel group invests in their people through launch training academy
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Hotel group invests in their people through launch training academy. A North West hotel group is establishing a new hospitality training academy to invest in its people development, broaden their career experiences, and improve customer service. English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has set up its Hospitality Academy in … [Read more...]
Umbrella to attract students into hospitality with giant tech dome at Skills London
Umbrella to attract students into hospitality with giant tech dome at Skills London Umbrella Training has partnered with leading hospitality employers to create a giant technology dome packed with sector relevant video games at Skills London - aiming to attract young people into the sector and combat the staffing shortage. The training and apprenticeship provider has … [Read more...]
Roberts named new MD at Umbrella
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Roberts named new MD at Umbrella. Sara Roberts has been named as managing director of Umbrella Training, in a newly created role. Roberts will be responsible for overall operations and developing the strategic direction of the business, working alongside founder and CEO, Adele Oxberry. In a career spanning more than 25 … [Read more...]