13 Nov 2012

Doing our bit for vocational training

by Gareth Edwards

As Halloween slips away into the shortening nights of November I'm not sure whether to keep screaming about the current GCSE fiasco, or treat myself to a celebratory drink as I review Springboard's positive contribution to vocational education. [more...]

16 Oct 2012

How to make the most out of the university experience

by Gareth Edwards

As the new academic year in universities and colleges is now fully underway it's a good time to pause and think about how to get the best out of the higher education experience. [more...]

26 Jun 2012

Keeping the best with Springboard

by Gareth Edwards

As this year's graduates get ready to sit their final exams, thoughts wander towards employment. Given the economic climate, a move into a career may not be as easy as it was, but there are still opportunities, and Springboard can help identify them. [more...]

29 May 2012

Our Summer Schools are open for business

by Gareth Edwards

With the sun beginning to appear on a more frequent basis it means it's time to launch the Springboard Summer Schools programme in the UK. The scheme has been operating for nearly 10 years, enabling young people to gain experience in the world of hospitality and leisure. [more...]

03 Apr 2012

Springboard trains 1,000th ambassador

by Gareth Edwards

Springboard is lucky to have an army of motivated ambassadors from the hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors who are trained and primed with the message about the exciting career opportunities available. [more...]

07 Mar 2012

Springboard's first Scottish Tourism Careers Festival

by Gareth Edwards

Following Springboard Scotland's success last year with events to coincide with Scottish Tourism Week, this year we are co-ordinating a month-long Tourism Careers Festival scheduled to run from 1-31 March. [more...]

14 Feb 2012

Just Perfect for Springboard ... and Wales

by Gareth Edwards

Innovation and expertise don't always go hand in hand, but sometimes you come across an individual or a group who seem to have got it just right. [more...]

16 Jan 2012

Strictly shape up with Springboard

by Gareth Edwards

While we all looked forward to Christmas and the well deserved break with family and friends, our thoughts have inevitably turned to shedding those excess pounds that we have accumulated following the parties, pies and profiteroles. [more...]

12 Dec 2011

Pubs can improve local economies

by Gareth Edwards

According to the British Bar and Pub Association, UK pubs employ around 1 million people and generate £12.6bn in taxes each year. Meanwhile, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers shows that pubs provide a turnover of £21bn a year. [more...]