It comes as the Government unveiled a new programme that will see young people benefit from 120,000 new training opportunities as part of a “radical skills revolution.”
The measures, backed by a £3bn apprenticeship budget, will open up opportunities for young people to in areas such as bricklaying, carpentry and health care.
Skilled work
The Government said more routes into skilled work would mean more people building affordable homes, more care for NHS patients and more digital experts to push the economy forward.
UKH chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “It’s positive to see the Government’s skills announcement this week, helping to create more opportunities for young people getting into work and increase investment in the skills system.
“However, as part of its skills reform, we urge the Government to consider the hospitality industry as part of the plans. It’s a key sector that can deliver change at both pace and scale, unlike many of the current priority sectors.”
Successful launch
Nicholls added this was demonstrated recently with the successful launch of the Hospitality Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) created in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions.
“UKH has already had training solutions in development for some time now, all of which are ready to be launched as soon as the required backing and support is confirmed.
“It’s therefore imperative that the Government recognises and backs the dedicated work the hospitality sector is doing to provide best-in-class training for those entering and already working in the industry”, she continued.
The training solutions proposed by UKH included:
A foundation apprenticeship for Hospitality ready to be delivered from August 2025 and set to provide the progression for new entrants to the industry.
A Hospitality Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme at Level 7 ready to launch in September 2025.
Hospitality and catering courses ready to go live for adult learners, to support them both in getting into work, as well as upskilling for progression.
Hospitality Skills Bootcamps that have already received initial interest from several locations, including London, Liverpool and Sussex.
Continued work with a large network of colleges who provide hospitality and catering teaching in commercial kitchens and restaurants open to the public.
