Work Based Learning Robert Allan HR Director Apex

Work Based Learning Robert Allan HR Director Apex Hotels / Chair of Tourism Skills Group

• Business Overview • Personal Experience • Pipelines into Industry • Apex Hotels Apprentice Programme • Partnership Working within Industry • Summary

Universities: QMU & Springford Scholarship Napier Internship Apex programs: External Programs: Edinburgh College, Chef placements Career ready Recruitment Fairs Springboard – learning for Life Apex Hotels careers Website DYW Roadshows Hotel Show rounds JET Program Hospitality Workshops Preapprenticeship program Work experience Employment Modern Apprenticeship Scottish Apprenticeship in Hospitality

• Family owned Business • 9 Hotels (Edin, Glas, Dundee, London & Bath ) • New opening City of Bath in July 2017 • A Laundry based in Livingston • 1100 Employees • Mix of FT / PT / Fixed Term and some Casual Workers • 42 Apprentices currently in Scotland

Quote Chef De Partie (Modern Apprenctice): I was considering my career options, maybe going to college, but when I realised that the Apex Modern apprentice offered both on the job training and qualifications, I instantly knew that was the best choice for me. I am really pleased I choose this avenue for career development as within the last 6 months I was promoted to chef de partie.

Quote Front Office Porter (Apex Hotels careers website) I started in housekeeping as a room attendant and after 7 months I was offered to work in reception. I deal with a huge range of tasks daily which helps me pick up many different skills. The best thing about my job is meeting the wide variety of different customers we get. I enjoy trying to pick up different languages as it allows me to communicate with people from all over the world.

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