A new training academy to help prepare unemployed people for jobs in Belfast’s burgeoning hospitality sector is being launched today.
Belfast Met and Belfast City Council, along with Belfast Works’ LEMIS+ project and People 1st, have created The Belfast Hospitality Employment Academy to train job seekers to take up entry level positions in the hospitality industry, with a view to developing rewarding careers.
Participation in The Academy is free and will provide accredited training for 120 participants.
Councillor Aileen Graham, Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee said: “Hospitality is such a key growth sector for Belfast’s economy – and there’s a real diversity of roles within the industry. We’ve developed a fantastic programme of support with our partners, which includes training in skills required by the sector, personal development mentoring and interview skills training.
“We’ve also engaged with employers to ensure that their needs are met and that the Academy is fit for purpose. We’d love to hear from all Belfast hospitality businesses which have full or part time entry level vacancies. All you need to do to benefit from access to a pool of hospitality trained talent with the attitude and skills you need, is guarantee an interview for Academy candidates.”
The first two week training course has started and courses will run until March 2017 at Belfast Met campuses and venues across the city.
