What are Charnwood up to??

Well, it's been a busy year for Charnwood, not only have we rebranded the company with a new exciting and fresh look...

We have also moved into a brand new state of the art, purpose built Hospitality & Catering training centre; kitted out with a sleek bar, fishbowl cellar and modern restaurant plus a shiny new training kitchen. Conference & Meeting facilities are available for hire, equipped with the latest sound systems, video recording equipment & innovative interactive whiteboards...

The aim of the Hospitality & Catering Academy is to work in partnership with Ashfield School to meet local education needs. So much emphasise has been put into the education of young people recently, and with the Government backing, Charnwood are here to support the Ashfield District and surrounding areas with the teaching developments of Hospitality & Catering.

An important part of these courses is to develop the social skills needed in the workplace along with experience of the job itself. As well as meeting employees in the workplace, Apprentices have a chance to meet others on the scheme.

We are currently training 9 full time Multi-Skilled Apprentices alongside 5 Post 16 Students studying a First Diploma in Hospitality and with 15 school pupils attending our Young Apprenticeship Scheme in Hospitality & Catering. All of which are really enjoying the real life practical experience that the Academy creates.

The Academy Kitchen and Restaurant has been trading now since February 2009 and what a success this has been! Learners are catering for up to 50 customer's day in the restaurant; as well as coordinating all Conference & Catering bookings. I'm sure all have certainly been put through their paces in the last 12 months needless to say it's been a pleasure to personally see these young learners flourish with confidence and pride as we prepare them for the working world of Hospitality...

For more information on our courses and programmes please click here or call us on 0845 437 4000

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