London – 17th April – Dominus Hospitality and Springboard has today announced a new partnership to help develop the next generation of talent in the hospitality industry.
The partners will work together to help young and unemployed people looking for work to enrol in employability training programmes, gain vital qualifications and skills and progress into jobs in the hospitality industry. As a showcase employer, Dominus Hospitality will welcome Springboard trainees to their hotels for training, work experience, mock interviews and site visits.
The Springboard Charity was set up 35 years ago and has a mission to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality by giving young and unemployed people the skills and confidence to launch their careers in the industry.
Each year, Springboard reaches 148,000 people and supports 5,000 people into work in hospitality through the three main areas of their work – employability training, careers & education, and the CareerScope platform. 76% of Springboard trainees are still in their job 12 months later, far higher than the industry average.
Dominus Hospitality currently manages five hotels owned by Dominus: The Dixon at Tower Bridge and Lost Property at St Paul’s in London, Courtyard by Marriott in Oxford, and two Hampton by Hilton hotels in Bath and London City. As well as providing work experience and training opportunities, all five hotels and head office will fundraise by completing challenges such as the Springboard Three Peaks Challenge and Springboard Virtual Race.
Jay Ahluwalia, Principal Director, Dominus said:
“Investing in apprenticeships, qualifications and partnerships is central to our approach as a business. We work with local authorities and organisations in areas where we are building or operating hotels to help engage with, and create jobs for, the surrounding community. Our partnership with Springboard will enable us to provide even more opportunities for people to gain new skills, work experience and jobs in the hospitality industry.”
Matt Williams, Director of Hotels, Dominus Hospitality said:
“Partnering with Springboard enables us to invest even more in supporting the next generation of talent. Those in the industry are well aware of the fantastic range of career opportunities and how a job in hospitality allows you to progress, upskill and be promoted quickly. We look forward to sharing our expertise with students and young people on how they can take their first steps to launching their careers in hospitality industry.”
Chris Gamm, CEO, Springboard, said:
“Springboard is thrilled to partner with Dominus Hospitality to support the development of future hospitality professionals. They will play a key role in helping provide valuable training and opportunities that help individuals gain the skills and experience needed to succeed. Dominus Hospitality understands our passion for helping people build sustainable and rewarding careers in the industry.”
