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2008

• 11/12/2008

  Minister For Schools and Learners Meets Students and Employers to Learn about New Diploma in Hospitality

  Minister for Schools and Learners, Sarah McCarthy-Fry visited Westminster Kingsway College on Tuesday (9th December) to see how preparations are progressing for the launch of the Diploma in Hospitality. The Diploma, which has been developed by People 1st in conjunction with employers, higher education establishments, schools and colleges, will launch in September 2009.

• 01/12/2008

  Nearly Half of UK Workforce Plans Career Change as Recession Looms

  In a survey revealed today (1st December 2008), over 50% of the UK workforce admitted they lack stimulation at work, with only 1 in 10 stating they currently experience a high level of stimulation. The poll was conducted for www.greatplaces2work.co.uk, the website dedicated to attracting young people to work in the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism industry.

• 28/11/2008

  Stonebow Star Shines

  Sharon Glancy, People 1st's business solutions director and managing director of Stonebow, the training division of People 1st, has received a special commendation at an awards ceremony recognising the achievements of women in hospitality, travel and tourism.

• 27/11/2008

  From Competence To Excellence

  People 1st and employers are increasingly committed to promoting world-class skills and a new programme of expert classes in January to March 2009 is set to inject ambition and inspire apprentices and vocational learners across England.

• 14/11/2008

  10,000 Registrations Milestone Reached For UKSP

  Over 10,000 young people have registered for People 1st's www.UKSP.co.uk website – a unique online communications channel that brings together information on careers, job opportunities, qualifications, good employers, colleges and funding for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism (HLTT) sector.

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