Compass is now an ‘Employer Partner’ and will support the ‘Have a Go’ sessions, offered to young people aged 16-29-years-old in the new Ladder for Greater Birmingham Skills Academy, which opened in February this year. These sessions are hands on, showing what different industries and job roles would entail.   

Jonathan Foot, head of apprenticeships and early careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: “The Ladder has the platform to help tell the stories of different career options for young people and I would always advocate that the hospitality and service industry is an exciting one to enter with endless opportunities. I am really looking forward to working together to show local people what we can offer them.”

Compass supported the Summer Skills Programme event with Christopher Alexander an executive chef and Jon Kapa, chef de partie, from its Restaurant Associates sector. The duo did culinary demonstrations including creating a healthy jerk chicken salad recipe.

Kevin Davis, chair of The Ladder Foundation, added: “As one of the leading catering, cleaning and facilities management service companies, Compass demonstrate the breadth of vocations, that can inspire apprentices, and those seeking to recruit them. I look forward to working with them.”