People 1st appoints Harrison boss to oversee hospitality diploma

People 1st has appointed Geoffrey Harrison, managing director of Harrison Catering Services, as chair of its steering group for the new Diploma in Hospitality.

Harrison will lead the steering group in supporting schools, colleges, employers and other agencies involved in the delivery of the Diploma. He is taking over Mike Stapleton, former UK corporate affairs director at Compass UK, in the role.

The Diploma in Hospitality is being launched in schools and colleges this September. It combines theory with practical learning for 14 to 19 year-olds, to ensure that learners gain the skills, knowledge, and experience that hospitality businesses really need.

Harrison commented on his new position: "The catering industry serves a broad spectrum of customers who, due to the rapid growth in interest in food and cooking, have never been more discerning. Therefore, a highly trained workforce is key to maximising our potential in this area and, most critically, encouraging the next generation to consider catering as a career.
 
"The Diploma in Hospitality provides an excellent, dynamic learning vehicle for young people, as well as opening their eyes to the wealth of career opportunities that are available to them in hospitality. My aim is for Diploma students to see hospitality as their career of choice."

Words: Maria Bracken

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