Vocational Education

The Apprenticeship Levy: What it means for your business

20-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The new Apprenticeship Levy is set to roll out next month, and the changes will affect everyone. Here’s how to avoid missing out

Strada launches apprenticeship scheme to boost staff retention

05-Aug-2016 By Sophie Witts

Italian restaurant group Strada is to launch new apprenticeship schemes aimed at boosting staff retention this summer.

The Three Chimneys founder and HIT Training exec chairman on Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List

13-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham and Sophie Witts

Shirley Spear, the founder of Isle of Skye restaurant The Three Chimneys and John Hyde, executive training of hospitality training provider HIT Training are among those receiving honours in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list. 

Starbucks takes on 1,000 apprentices and pledges 1,000 more

08-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Starbucks has taken on more than 1,000 apprentices across the UK since launching its programme in 2012, according to partner Remit Training, and has pledged another 1,000 by 2020.

Hospitality employers turn to apprenticeships to tackle skills crisis

23-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

More than 30,000 apprenticeships have been pledged by employers as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2016.

Hospitality industry backs National Apprenticeship Week 2016

14-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

Hotel du Vin, Greene King and Starbucks are among the hospitality businesses announcing new training programmes to mark National Apprenticeship Week.

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What to consider when hiring an apprentice

14-Mar-2016 By Jill Whittaker

At the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2016 Jill Whittaker, managing director of HIT Training discusses considerations for hospitality businesses when hiring an apprentice. 

Chef training course to tackle staff crisis in booming North-East restaurant industry

15-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

A fast-track chef training programme is being launched in Newcastle to avert an impending skills crisis in the booming North East restaurant industry.

MPs launch inquiry in to hospitality apprenticeships

22-Oct-2015 By Sophie Witts

A cross-party group of MPs has launched an inquiry in to the state of apprenticeships in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Employers warn apprenticeship levy could lower quality of training

02-Oct-2015 By Sophie Witts

A government levy designed to boost the number of apprenticeships on offer could lower the quality of training programmes, employers warned today.

New Chef Academy to tackle skills shortage

18-Sep-2015 By Sophie Witts

A new chef training academy is aiming to tackle the industry skills shortage and continue to build on the UK’s Michelin success in to the next generation.

BHA: Uncertainty over apprenticeship levy could damage businesses

21-Aug-2015 By Michelle Perrett

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has claimed uncertainty over the Government plans for an apprenticeship levy could pose a “risk to business”. 

Whitbread pledges 6,000 apprenticeships by 2020 and launches Costa training scheme

09-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

Whitbread will create 6,000 apprenticeships by 2020 and launch a new apprenticeship scheme for Costa, it was announced today (9 April).

BBC Apprentice finalist Saira Khan launches Mitchells & Butler's new apprenticeship scheme

11-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

BBC Apprentice finalist Saira Khan has launched Mitchells & Butler’s new Apprenticeship Scheme.

Hospitality Industry supports National Apprenticeship Week 2015

09-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

Hospitality businesses across the UK are supporting National Apprenticeship Week, celebrating the positive effects the training schemes have on the industry and national economy.