Since the announcement the events have been in high demand, with over 1,642 students from 32 schools signing up to participate.

During the events students engage with a series of hands-on activities designed to give them a flavour of what a career in the hospitality industry is like. This includes cocktail making, cookery demonstrations and customer service training.

The post-event feedback from the first event showed that 93% of the students that attended said the roadshow had made them more aware of the career opportunities in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.  

Michelle Davis, Springboard ambassador, said: “These roadshows offer an invaluable opportunity to get students excited about a career in hospitality. The students experience hospitality life first-hand in a fun and immersive way, and experienced professionals come together to share their tourism journey in a way that sparks enthusiasm in our young people.”

The charity has recently celebrated completing its Springboard to 2022 mission, supporting more than 10,000 people, including Ukrainian refugees, care leavers as well as those with mental and physical health conditions, into jobs within the hospitality sector.

For more information on the Embrace Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism roadshow events, please visit: https://careerscope.uk.net/nischoolsupport/.