The GEMS programme works with universities across the country to connect students on hospitality related undergraduate courses with our network of industry professionals, helping to prepare them for successful careers in the industry following their graduation.
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.
FAB is Springboard’s secondary schools education programme focussed on demonstrating the skills required for Front of House roles and inspiring students to consider careers in this area. The scheme offers a range of interactive resources which have been designed to support the core curriculum subjects as well as business studies.
The Compass Employability Programme is aimed at job-seekers aged 16+ who want a career in the hospitality industry working in a variety of positions across Compass London – the No.1 catering and support services provider. Compass manages all of the catering in hospitals, clinics, banks, accountants, law firms, museums, etc.
Duration: 2 weeks
If you are currently not unemployed and live in South East Cornwall – Springboard are here for you. We are offering tailored support to help you find a job now and, in the future.
Diageo’s KickStart programme follows the same model as the Springboard KickStart course, adapted for college and university leaders. This programme is only open to over-18s, as it focuses largely on learning the skills required to begin a career in bartending, giving particular attention to mixology.
Duration: Three weeks (inc one week's work experience)
The award-winning Diageo Learning for Life bartending and hospitality programme is now available virtually. The programme is free to participate and open to unemployed people across the UK.
If you are currently not working or are unable to work due to Covid-19 and you would like to keep busy and to prepare for when social distancing is relaxed – Springboard are here for you. We are offering tailored support to help you find a job now and, in the future.
Galvin’s Chance is a programme predominantly for those at risk of gun and knife crime and offers them a real alternative.
Location: London
Duration: Five Weeks (inc two weeks work placement)
Key dates: Month 2019 – Month 2019
A six-week course for unemployed people facing barriers to work with interest in the bartending/hospitality sector. This course includes three qualifications, masterclasses, practical and service technique sessions, soft skills workshops and employability classes.
Duration: Four Weeks (inc two weeks work placement)
Diageo Learning for Life Hospitality Elevator is aimed at people currently employed in bartending roles, but are not in full-time contracts, and are looking to increase their hours, responsibility and/or skills.
Duration: Four non-consecutive days (spread over three months)
Springboard’s Hospitality Futures programme is open to people of all age groups, backgrounds and experience levels. This programme includes a number of brilliant workshops equipping people with real skills to help them into jobs, and to make them valuable employees.
Duration: 7 weeks
Aimed at those just leaving education, this fast-track course is one week of training (earning three accredited qualifications and employability skills workshops) and two weeks of work experience.
Location: London
Duration: Three Weeks (inc two weeks work placement)
