Over the past 12 months, Springboard has made a significant impact in building and sustaining a strong, skilled workforce for the hospitality industry. Here’s how we’ve helped shape the future of the sector:

5,340 people supported into employment in hospitality, giving them the tools and confidence to thrive.

22,914 school pupils engaged through our careers and education programmes – including 18,279 participants in Springboard FutureChef, inspiring the next generation of culinary talent.

2,765 young and disadvantaged people trained through our employability programmes, which offer soft skills development, confidence building, hospitality training, one-to-one mentoring, coaching, and job-seeking support.

86% of those securing work joined the hospitality industry, with 81% of trainees remaining in their roles for over 12 months.

152,483 individuals accessed specialist careers information and guidance, promoting hospitality, leisure and tourism as great career choices. This includes 126,804 users of our CareerScope hospitality hub, supported by 2,371 industry Ambassadors who help raise awareness and enthusiasm for the sector.