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About us

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Our vision

Springboard’s vision is to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality and tourism

Our vision, mission & values


About us

Springboard was established in 1990 to support the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry and those seeking employment within it, with three key aims:

  • To advance the life and education of those under the age of 25, through the provision of advice, training and skills courses.
  • To relieve poverty and unemployment by assisting people to secure jobs in the hospitality sector.
  • Tackle ongoing problems the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries face, including staff and skills shortages and misrepresentation about what a fulfilling career they offer.

What we do

Working nationally across the UK and Ireland, our work is built around three key areas:

  • Employability training programmes – helping disadvantaged people gain soft and hard skills, industry insight, and work placement opportunities- leading to overall improved wellbeing, enhanced employability, and transition to positive destinations including employment/further education/an apprenticeship/etc. 
  • Education programmes – working with schools, colleges and universities to enhance curriculum teaching delivered to students – helping them gain key industry insight and skills development required for the transition from education to employment
  • Careers resources and advice – providing specialist careers activities online, face-to-face and at careers events.
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Who we work with

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pladis - The Springboard Charity Afternoon Tea Week Sponsor
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