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Participants in the Get Started course at MTU.
YOUNG people recently took part in a three-day programme at Munster Technological University to introduce them to a career in hospitality
‘Get Started’ in Hospitality was delivered by NEWKD YEI service, NEWKD SICAP and MTU Kerry and after the success of last year’s programme and interest from new communities to get started in the Hospitality industry, NEWKD decided the MTU expand target groups this year to include Ukrainians under temporary protection, international protection applicants.
The training event took place from June 6-9 at MTU North campus, in the Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Department. They had two groups with the addition of a translator on one group.
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During the short course, participants covered Barista skills; Restaurant service steps and skills; Bar Service; Wine service; Introduction to Mixology (Cocktail Making); Food Safety and Food Waste.
Participants were also able to develop their skills and knowledge over the duration of the course, such as learning more about the hospitality industry, learning more about the progression routes for further education locally, developing communication and teamwork skills and gaining Food safety Level 1 (HACCP) certification.
The participants will also be given follow on support to progress to the next step on their journey from SICAP worker.
Participants in the Get Started course at MTU.
The group was given a warm welcome and a tour of the building by TJ O’Connor, head of section at the hotel, culinary arts and tourism department at the Munster Technological University’s Kerry campus. They were given informative and practical sessions from the knowledgeable lecturers at MTU.
“The Idea behind the programme is to give participants a taste of what the hospitality industry has to offer in relation to long term careers, while also giving them the confidence and the basic skills required to secure the initial part time job,” said TJ.
Participants in the Get Started course at MTU.
If you are an employer that has vacancies and are willing to give beginners an opportunity to use their new skills – get in touch with to link in with the pool of participants. Email: Louiselyons@newkd.ie
If you are interested in finding out about courses in MTU Kerry visit www.mtu.ie/courses/kerry
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