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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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- 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 –2025
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 and Interview deadlines to be announced soon
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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.