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...]
Exploring the value of apprenticeships for the over-50s
By Jill Whittaker, Managing Director, HIT Training: Exploring the value of apprenticeships for the over-50s. With more and more people retiring later these days, the over-50s make up a large proportion of the workforce. And, with the recruitment crisis currently facing our industry, offering retraining or upskilling opportunities for this age group is an … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships, an investment in today and the future…
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Apprenticeships, an investment in today and the future... On countless occasions we publish news of people who started their career in hospitality as an apprentice, being appointed to a senior position, or moving on to create their own business. One such example was the news headline yesterday, John Campbell apprentice appointed … [Read more...]
Compass announce a new strategy to address inequalities and improve diversity
Compass announce a new strategy to address inequalities and improve diversity Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a new strategy to address the inequalities that create barriers to progress. The ‘Mission to a Million’ commitment will see Compass provide support to one million people, from both within and outside the … [Read more...]
Sodexo recognised as one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Sodexo recognised as one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The Department for Education has named Sodexo as one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK. Employers are assessed on the number of apprentices they currently employ, the number of new … [Read more...]
First UK apprenticeships business to achieve Unicorn status focuses on diversity
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: First UK apprenticeships business to achieve Unicorn status focuses on diversity. With apprenticeships being so vital to hospitality and catering in addressing the current people and skills gaps across our industry, news of an apprenticeship provider becoming a Unicorn is to be welcomed. Unicorn is a label for tech start-ups that … [Read more...]
Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage. Valor Hospitality has launched a new Chef Development Academy to encourage more people to embark on a culinary career following a national skills shortage in the sector. Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have both had a significant impact on … [Read more...]
First apprentice takes up Compass Scotland placement at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: First apprentice takes up Compass Scotland placement at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Izabela Ginter, chef de partie for ESS, the Defence, Energy and Government Services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been announced as the first apprentice to take up a Compass Scotland … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships can help turn the tide on staff retention rates
Apprenticeships can help turn the tide on staff retention rates HIT Training’s latest research shows how misconceptions around apprenticeships could be impacting their potential to fix industry-wide staff retention problems. Two-thirds of the hospitality operators and caterers reading this will have experienced problems with staff retention since 2020. Last year was very … [Read more...]
House of Commons embraces building hospitality through increased apprenticeships
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: House of Commons embraces building hospitality through increased apprenticeships. More than 200 people from across the hospitality industry gathered in the House of Commons, Westminster for the sixth Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase last week. The Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase welcomes apprentices from some of the … [Read more...]
New Chef Academy launched at Butlin’s
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: New Chef Academy launched at Butlin's. Butlin’s has launched its brand-new Chef Academy with spaces available at all three resorts – Bognor Regis, Skegness and Minehead. The Butlin’s Chef Academy has been designed to give aspiring chefs the perfect platform to learn, grow and develop industry skills in a yearlong programme. This … [Read more...]
CH&CO launches Sales and Marketing Academy by eve in partnership with Umbrella
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: CH&CO launches Sales and Marketing Academy by eve in partnership with Umbrella. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services CH&CO has launched the Sales and Marketing Academy by eve to exclusively support the development and growth of team members in its Venues by CH&CO and eve businesses. Launched during National … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc collaborates with Sodexo apprenticeship culinary academy programme
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Raymond Blanc collaborates with Sodexo apprenticeship culinary academy programme. Sodexo has launched a culinary apprenticeship programme in collaboration with Raymond Blanc OBE, The Sodexo Live! Academy. The Sodexo Live! Academy with Raymond Blanc is a structured culinary programme that will give six apprentices the chance … [Read more...]
Fairmont St Andrews expands apprenticeship program with Dundee University
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Fairmont St Andrews expands apprenticeship program with Dundee University. Fairmont St Andrews, part of Accor UK, has expanded its Junior Hotelier Apprenticeship program by offering graduates the opportunity to complete a business degree in partnership with Dundee University, alongside six-month rotations in different … [Read more...]
National Apprenticeship Week sees Greene King announce 450 apprenticeships
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: National Apprenticeship Week sees Greene King announce 450 apprenticeships. Greene King has reinforced its commitment to training and development by announcing 450 apprenticeships across the UK this National Apprenticeship Week. The learn-as-you-earn opportunities include front of house and back of house roles in pubs and … [Read more...]