Government-funded employment program launches to fill hospitality.

Monday, September 11, 2023

A pilot project to start in Liverpool before expanding into other cities in the coming months is to target job seekers offering accelerated training and experience to help them obtain an industry-recognised "Hospitality Skills Passport"

"This innovative collaboration between DWP and UKHospitality is a national first and underscores our commitment to work with industry to address challenges, fill vacancies and grow the economy," - Guy Opperman.

Guy Thomas Opperman is a British politician serving as Minister of State for Employment since October.

The Department for Work and Pensions, which has teamed up with UKHospitality and Springboard to run the training scheme, said those on its Work Academy Programme would be guaranteed a job interview and a pathway into

education.

Labour Minister Guy Opperman said:

After the launch of the pilot in Liverpool, plans to extend to other cities in England and Wales from October, including London, Manchester and Birmingham.

"Hospitality is a fantastic sector that offers a diverse variety of career opportunities, which is why it's so well suited to helping people back into work," - Kate Nicholls.

Hospitality is a fantastic sector, with a wide range of career opportunities and thus well placed to help people re-join the workforce.