The Tennent’s Training Academy (TTA) has been awarded the Investors in Young People Gold accreditation for its work with youth employment in the hospitality industry, making it the first ever hospitality facility to achieve gold status.
Investors in Young People praised the Glasgow training facility for its work with young people, particularly those who come up against challenges to employment, and its efforts to promote the hospitality industry as a rewarding career option.
Stephanie Wade (above), Director of the Tennent’s Training Academy, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised with the gold award by the Investors in Young People.
“As the first hospitality industry to be awarded the title, it means a huge amount to all of the staff and everyone involved in the TTA.”
Promoting careers in hospitality
Since 2010, the TTA has worked with a range of suppliers and trainers to deliver courses specifically designed to help young people, including school children, gain insight, skills and the essential experience to find employment within the hospitality trade.
It works closely with young people who might face conventional barriers to work, especially those with learning disabilities, recently re-homed, long-term unemployed and young people who are recently out of prison.
The TTA also delivers a vast range of courses that support the hospitality industry by delivering over 50 accredited courses designed to help those just starting out or staff already working within it.
Courses range from drink and food service to pub and cellar management, personal license and door supervision.
Wade added, “We are passionate about working with young people and opening their eyes to a growing industry as a career option with long, enjoyable and successful prospects.”