Introduction to UKSP Kieran Swail on behalf of People 1 st North West Regional College Tuesday 8 th September 2009
Session objectives Understand the breadth & depth of Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism sector Highlight opportunities in Northern Ireland Understand what UKSP is & how it can help you Explore the features of UKSP
Can you name at least 7 of the industries that make up the HLTT sector?
1. Hotels 2. Contract food service providers 3. Pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs 4. Restaurants 5. Self catering accommodation 6. Visitor attractions 7. Tourist services 8. Events 9. Gambling 10. Holiday parks 11. Hospitality services 12. Hostels 13. Membership clubs 14. Travel services
?album=businessvideos&image=01 NITB & Lough Neagh promoting NI – Think about career opportunities in the following videos
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How did UKSP come about? Who is it aimed at? What is UKSP is your free one-stop shop for information on jobs, careers and training in the dynamic hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry About UKSP
How can UKSP benefit you? Career tools – help build your knowledge of the industries and how to get ahead Vacancies and Market Place – search and apply for vacancies with Good Employers and upload your CV to Market Place Training advice – find the qualifications and courses available to you to further your progression Good Employers – search the registered Good Employers committed to your training and development
Career tools – Career Map The Career Map illustrates the diversity and potential of hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism.
Career tools - Career Map Highlight industry lines, view industry profile and current vacancies and find information on job roles and qualifications. Youth Hostel industry Contract catering vacancies
Career tools Learn and get support in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism… px CV and interview support Hear from current employees Read career profiles px
Vacancies & Market Place Search 100’s of registered Good Employer vacancies on UKSP. Get regular eblast featuring the latest jobs.
Vacancies & Market Place Create your CV then upload it to Market Place. Good Employers can then search for you!
Training advice Get information on qualifications and courses recognised by the industry… … then find the providers offering them
Good Employers Search employers that have signed up to the Good Employer standards See how individual companies are rated by both the employer and their employees
Don’t miss out… and start mapping your career! To have all of this information at your finger tips simple register at
Free online resource to aid career development Presented by People 1st