Accreditation
Elevate standards in vocational training with our hospitality college accreditation
Show employers, potential students and parents that your full-time provision is among the best in the country, and that it’s been endorsed by a panel of employers as being innovative, flexible and reflecting businesses’ needs.
Get recognised for your provision
As the demand for skilled workers continues to grow, it’s more important than ever to cultivate the future talent pipeline armed with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours that employers are looking for.
Vocational education and training colleges play a vital role in making this happen. Those that hold effective partnerships with industry and offer demand-led education and training help build stronger career prospects for students and a more efficient workforce.
Benefits of becoming accredited
- Be seen as the ‘best of the best’ by employers: When employers see the People 1st International accreditation badge, they will know that you work well with businesses.
- Identify how you rate against criteria set by employers: Identify how well you’re performing and receive a detailed report highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Stay up to date with employer needs, industry standards and share best practice and network with other providers at our strategic forums.
- Apply for an AA College Rosette for your college restaurant: An exclusive opportunity to apply for this prestigious award, which can only be awarded to People 1st International accredited colleges and creates fantastic PR and commercial opportunities.
- Enter the AA College Restaurant of the Year Award: This national award, part of the AA’s annual Hospitality Awards, is only open to People 1st International accredited colleges. The award gives colleges an unprecedented opportunity to put their restaurants well and truly on the map!