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Community Pubs Minister launches Pub & Bar Careers work experience programme

Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis MP today officially launched the Pub & Bar Careers work experience programme which is based on a scheme run successfully by the Yummy Pub Company at The Somers Town Coffee House

Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis MP has officially launched the Pub & Bar Careers work experience programme and has welcomed news that the industry aims to offer 15,000 placements as part of the scheme.

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