Hospitality roadshow launches in Northern Ireland to inspire students into the industry

‘Embrace Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism’ are full-day events for school year groups 10-14, taking place from January to March 2023.

The series of events aim to inspire and educate the next generation on the exciting career opportunities and pathways students can follow in hospitality, leisure, and tourism when they leave education.

With limited places available, the ‘Embrace Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism’ events will take place in different cities and towns across Northern Ireland. Teachers and career advisors of students in years 10-14 are urged to sign up quickly to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, which will be fully funded by Tourism Northern Ireland and delivered by The Springboard Charity.

Springboard offers specialist skills training and career support for those entering the hospitality, leisure, and tourism sector.

Carolyn Boyd, Tourism Northern Ireland’s Industry Development Manager, said, “Our vibrant industry is powered by a dedicated workforce who are passionate and committed to delivering exceptional service across a range of career opportunities. Our industry is growing from strength to strength, so there is no better time to inspire our young people and their parents to choose pathways in hospitality, tourism, and leisure. “

Caitriona Lennox, Head of Northern Ireland at the Springboard Charity, said: “This exciting partnership with Tourism Northern Ireland will hugely benefit the students who participate in the roadshow events, helping them to start making important decisions about their futures and opening their eyes to the broad range of careers available within hospitality, leisure, and tourism. Plus, it will play a key role in supporting employers in the sector in attracting the star workers of the future.”

Schools and teachers wishing to sign classes up should visit https://careerscope.uk.net/nischoolsupport/ Registration closes Friday 11th November.