People 1st and the UK Skills Passport
Each different industry has its own 'council' made up of business representatives, academics, public sector bodies and industry leaders. These Sector Skills Councils take a key role in helping government to understand, shape and support business in these sectors, and, in the other direction, to provide the channel through which businesses get access to the support services government delivers.
The Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Council is called, appropriately, People 1st. As well as providing the voice for the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism industries it provides a host of services to business:
- Research
- News
- Skills strategy development (how the training and learning industry meets the needs of its Tourism and Hospitality customers)
- Business Tools - such as the Safe and Legal package for small businesses
- Career guide - aimed at staff in the sector
- Stonebow - training and development provision
- UKSP
UKSP - The UK Skills Passport
UKSP is a very large, detailed resource. Taken together it forms the essential guide to skills, career planning and development for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector. It provides:
- Career Maps which plot a course for staff through the vast array of jobs on offer in this sector - including which qualifications and skills are required, what the career path can be for each post and where to find the right job
- Development Planning - helps employers and employees identify what skills and development they need to achieve their goals
- Good Employer Guide - for staff in the industry to determine which are the best employers, and who offers training and development as part of their overall package
- Good Providers Guide - which training providers offer what and how well are they rated by their customers
- Jobs - a place for employers to advertise and staff to find the right position
Find out more:
- Visit the People 1st website at www.people1st.co.uk
- You can also access the UK Skills Passport at www.uksp.co.uk
Quick Links
- Increasing Visitors to Tourist Attractions
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15 October, 9.30 - 5.00pm plus drinks and networking, Natural History Museum, London, £130 + VAT = £149.50.
A one day seminar for tourism authorities, venues and visitor attractions targeting group and tour business.
- Train to Gain 'Sample Menu' of Optional Courses
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Not sure what courses are eligible for Train to Gain that might be of interest to you. This flyer from the NECC gives you a taste of the very wide options.
- North East Tourism Skills Brokers
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This factsheet provides details of the Skills Broker Service for tourism business and contact information for our North East Tourism Skills Brokers. Skills brokers can help you identify, meet and fund your training needs, whatever the size of your business.
- Train to Gain Factsheet
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This factsheet gives full details of the Train to Gain service funded by the Learning and Skills Council, plus contacts for more information.
- RLN November Event Booking Form
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Booking form for the November 2009 RLN breakfast seminar on communicating globally
- RLN November Communicating World Class Flyer
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Flyer for the November Regional Language Network breakfast seminar on communicating globally.
What's New
- Put Together a Training Plan for Your Business(09/25/2009)
- New, Better Train to Gain Services for Smaller Businesses (01/26/2009)
- Profit through Access - Brand New Online Accessibility Training For Tourism Businesses(09/24/2008)
- Last Chance to Sign Up For The "Know Your North Pennines" Training(08/26/2008)
What's New RSS News FeedTraining & Skills
- New and improved Profit through Access training(12/21/2009)
- New Customer Service Qualifications for Hospitality Staff and Managers(07/14/2009)
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Other
- Online Food Allergy Training from the FSA(10/07/2008)
- Cost of Training Putting People Off(06/09/2008)
