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All our programmes are completely free and include…
Soft skills and confidence building training
Employability skills training – CVs, interview skills, effective job hunt
Hospitality related certified e-learning
Hospitality related accredited qualifications
121 mentoring and coaching
Guaranteed interviews with hospitality employers recruiting now
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If you are interested in any of our courses, then CareerScope encompasses the advice, resources and support of dozens of organisations who have partnered with The Springboard Charity to help you right now. Create a profile and apply for your place on the course.
- 121 tailored support to help you in your search for your new role
- Inspirational online vocational and interpersonal skills training
- Access to jobs and kick start positions tailored to suit you
Our employability programmes
National Lottery Wales: Destination Hospitality
Loteri Genedlaethol Cymru: Cyrchfan Lletygarwch
Lleoliadau: Caerdydd, Abertawe a’r ardaloedd cyfagos, darpariaeth gyfunol, darpariaeth ddigidol ledled Cymru
Addas ar gyfer: Unigolion di-waith 16+ oed sydd â diddordeb mewn gyrfa lletygarwch
Mae’r cyrsiau’n cynnwys:
• Cymwysterau a gydnabyddir gan y diwydiant lletygarwch, gan gynnwys Diogelwch Bwyd, Iechyd a Diogelwch, Egwyddorion Gwasanaeth i Gwsmeriaid World Host
• Cyngor gyrfaoedd, gan gynnwys creu CV, ysgrifennu llythyrau eglurhaol, ymgeisio am swyddi a technegau/ymarferion a gyfer cyfweliadau
• Cyfweliadau gwarantedig gyda chyflogwyr sy’n recriwtio yn eich ardal
• Sgiliau bywyd, gan gynnwys gwaith tîm, cyfathrebu, meddylfryd gwaith a magu hyder
• Modiwlau e-ddysgu ar-lein: Gwasanaeth sy’n gwerthu, coffi, y bargeidwad a mwy
• Siaradwyr gwadd ysbrydoledig byw a mentora gan weithwyr proffesiynol yn y diwydiant
• Mynediad at gyllid I brynu dillad cyfweliad smart
• Darperir cinio
Hyd: Cwrs hyfforddi 3 neu 5 wythnos ac yna profiad gwaith gyda darpar gyflogwyr neu gymorth digidol un i un
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Locations: Cardiff, Swansea and surrounding areas – blended delivery; across Wales – digital delivery
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 16+ interested in a hospitality career
Includes:
• Qualifications recognised by the hospitality industry, including: Food Safety, Health & Safety, World Host Principles of Customer Service
• Careers advice, including: CV building, cover letter writing, applying for jobs and interview techniques/ practice
• Guaranteed interviews with employers recruiting in your area
• Life skills, including: teamwork, communication, work mindset and confidence building
• Online e-learning modules: Service that sells, coffee, the bartender and more
• Live inspirational guest speakers and mentoring from industry professionals
• Access to funding to purchase smart interview clothes
• Lunch provided
Duration: Blended training: a 3 or 5 week course followed by work experience with a potential employer. Digital support: from 1 to 4 weeks – tailored one on one programme
Barclays: Digital Destination Hospitality
Locations: Throughout the UK
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals interested in starting a career in hospitality, leisure, or tourism
Duration: 2 weeks digital training with live sessions and self-study. Plus spend a day with a hospitality ambassador in your area and receive tailored support
Jobs: Introductions to hospitality employers
Barclays: Destination Hospitality
Locations: Throughout the UK
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals interested in starting a career in hospitality, leisure, or tourism
Duration: 5 weeks training + 1 week work experience; or 3 weeks training + 1 week work experience
Jobs: Guaranteed interviews with hospitality, leisure and tourism employers recruiting in your area
Diageo Learning for Life: Bartending & Hospitality Course
Locations: Throughout Scotland, England and Wales
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 18+, interested in a career in bartending and/or food and beverage service/waiting
Duration: 4-week training course + 1 week work experience + 1 week supported job search
Highlights: Diageo Bar Academy (Spirits and beer training); Cocktail masterclass; Licencing qualification; guest speakers from Diageo
Jobs: Guaranteed interviews with hospitality employers recruiting in your area
Diageo Learning for Life: Hospitality Sprint
Locations: Digital delivery throughout Scotland, England and Wales
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 18+, interested in a career in bartending and/or Food and Beverage service/Waiting
Duration: Up to 4-weeks of personalised support and training
Highlights: Fast track support, webinars and unique Diageo training and content to gain employment in Bartending or Hospitality
Compass Group: Destination Hospitality
Locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, London
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 16+ interested in a hospitality career
Duration: 2 weeks blended learning
Highlights: Meet the Compass team and guest speakers
Jobs: Guaranteed interviews for various hospitality roles at the Compass Group
Galvin's Chance
Location: London –19th February 2024
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 18-30, interested in careers in top hotels, restaurants and food service organisations
Duration: 3-week training course + 1 week work experience + 1 week final training
Jobs: Guaranteed interviews with London hospitality employers
Recruitment Day 13th February, sign up deadline, Friday 9th February
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Diageo Learning for Life: Introduction to hospitality
Locations: Throughout Scotland, England and Wales
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 18+, who may want a career in bartending and/or food and beverage service/waiting
Duration: 2-day interactive training session held at a hospitality business
Highlights: Cocktail masterclass & Diageo bar academy
Jobs: Guaranteed interview with a hospitality employer or access further employment support
Diageo Learning for Life: Hospitality for you
Locations: Throughout Scotland, England and Wales
Suitable for: Unemployed individuals aged 18+, interested in a career in bartending and/or food and beverage service/waiting
Duration: 3-week training course + 1 week work experience
Highlights: Diageo Bar Academy (Spirits and beer training); Cocktail masterclass; Licence qualification; guest speakers from Diageo
Jobs: Guaranteed interviews with hospitality employers recruiting in your area
Our education programmes
Springboard's FutureChef
FutureChef is Springboard’s flagship educational programme, consisting of a nationwide schools programme extending throughout the year, serving the Gatsby benchmarks, as well as a cooking competition open to 12-16 year olds.