HR Director Apex Hotels / Chair of Tourism Skills Group ​ 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 ​

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

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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