New Hospitality Graduate Apprenticeship scheme offers alternative to university

UKHospitality and HIT Training have launched a new apprenticeship scheme designed to offer an alternative pathway for young people not going to university.

The Hospitality Graduate Apprenticeship Programme is a sector-wide initiative created to develop a pipeline of future hospitality leaders.

Launching this September, the five-year, work-based programme includes Level 3, Level 5 and Level 7 apprenticeships tailored to different career entry points and fully fundable via the apprenticeship levy or 95% government co-investment.

It comes as A Level, T Level and those taking Level 3 Vocational Technical Qualifications receive their results today (14 August).

The apprenticeship scheme is offering training to young people at a time many are struggling to find summer work in hospitality. Job postings for hospitality roles during the school holidays are down 25% year-on-year, a drop of over 22,000, according to new data.

UKHospitality chair Kate Nicholls said: “With the launch of this new scheme, we are changing the culture of the hospitality industry.

“We are unashamedly seeking bright, focused, ambitious 18-year-olds to join our diverse and vibrant workforce. Via this programme, they will be able to quickly progress and find their place in leadership roles, unlocking significant earnings, responsibility and opportunities across the globe.”

Anyone interested in finding out more about the apprenticeships can contact jeremy.scorer@hittraining.co.uk