School intervention programme

The School Intervention Programme is a key component of the Hospitality Skills Project. It aims to inspire young people and increase awareness of hospitality careers by embedding hospitality skills 
into the education system and creating clear pathways from school to employment.  

• Inspire young people to consider hospitality careers.  
• Embed hospitality skills into school education.  
• Create clear pathways from school to employment.  

• Direct interventions in schools: Deliver hospitality-focused activities during the academic year (Target: full implementation by 2026/27).  
• Engage with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to amplify opportunities.  
• Foundation Apprenticeships and taster sessions: Offer SCQF Level 4–6 hospitality courses and practical experiences.  
• Career pathway visibility: Promote progression routes from school to college, apprenticeships, and higher education.  

• Increased participation of schools in hospitality skills activities by Year 2 and Year 3.  
• Improved awareness and uptake of hospitality careers among young people.  
• Contribution to long-term goals of 1,200 individuals trained and 120 supported into employment by 2030.