Hospitality and Catering Diploma Launched in Style

Students Jodie Hawksworth and Lewis Pilsworth

Doncaster's Hospitality and Catering Diploma, an innovative new collaborative course, was launched in style in June.

The 14-19 Diploma, which aims to help students learn a variety of skills in a vocational environment, was launched at Doncaster College’s Waterfront Restaurant on Thursday, June 5.

The event was attended by scores of employers from the hospitality and catering world who were treated to presentations from Doncaster Council’s School Improvement Service, Mount Pleasant Hotel’s General Manager Richard Tyas and College BTEC student Stacey Hillman.

The team of Hospitality and Catering students

The collaborative – called Taste for Success – is supported via Doncaster Council, led by Doncaster College and consists of various secondary schools, YMCA Training, Dearne Valley College and Thomas Danby College.

Students can study at a variety of levels between the ages of 14-19 at a number of different venues across the town. Students will gain literacy, numeracy and other skills while also honing their hospitality and catering talents.

Students mingle with guests

Councillor Patrick Wilson, Doncaster Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “The Hospitality and Catering 14 - 19 Diploma is a fantastic new course that offers the young people of Doncaster the opportunity to study for something different. Not only will students be able to improve on their basic and key skills but they will also obtain the practical experience and knowledge that is needed for entry into the Hospitality and Catering industry.”

The launch event held at The Hub was funded by Objective 1.

For more information about the Diploma, call free on 0800 358 7575.

Updates 07/07/08