A CATALYST FOR CHANGE IN THE UK’S HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION & OPPORTUNITY
EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & CONFIDENCE tO THRIVE & SUCCEED.
Pub Club is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to empowering young adults in and around Charlbury by providing them with comprehensive training in the hospitality industry.
Our mission is to equip our students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in a dynamic and growing sector, while supporting social inclusion and economic empowerment.
Our focus is on individuals aged 18 years and over from underprivileged or isolated communities, who may lack access to further education and employment opportunities.
Pub Club will bridge the gap between industry demands and antiquated skill sets by fostering a sustainable and highly skilled hospitality workforce.
The industry’s high turnover and shortage of skills highlight the need for programmes like ours which provide trained individuals who can contribute immediately and continue learning on the job.
‘IT’S IMPERATIVE TO RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE SAKE OF FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY’
PHIL WINSER
GET PAID
TO PUB
INTRODUCING A PAID 12 WEEK INTERNSHIP - Empowering young PEOPLE with the skills & THE confidence for successful careers in the hospitality industry.
Steered by a dedicated team of educators and industry professionals, students will receive hands-on training in various facets of the hospitality sector, including; cooking, bar skills, front of house operations, food production as well as modules covering personal well-being, nutrition and financial literacy.
PROGRAMME Overview
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
The programme follows a learning by doing approach which relies on practical teaching as well as group discussion and self reflection. This allows the students to develop a greater level of autonomy which not only contributes to individual success, but creates stronger foundations through group learning and teamwork.
WEEKDAY CURRICULUM
Running Monday to Friday, the programme is designed to emulate a hospitality environment rather than a traditional school or work setting. Structured in person teaching will be combined with hands on training across multiple sites as well as masterclasses led by industry professionals.
GROUP FOCUSED ASSESSMENT
The students will work in a group to create their own Pub Club service as part of their final ‘performance’ assessment. This will offer an opportunity to showcase all they’ve learned over the 12 weeks to Pub Club patrons and supporters.
‘YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES DESERVE GREATER OPPORTUNITIES
AND SUPPORT.
MEL MOSS
THE SKILLS TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE, & INDUSTRY WIDE RECOGNITION
All successful graduates of Pub Club will be included in our talent pool and have automatic access to internal vacancies as well as opportunities shared by industry partners.
With the skills and support gained through the Pub Club programme, we are confident that our graduates will find high level employment within the industry and become ambassadors for change.
SELECTION CRITERIA
& HOW TO APPLY
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
15 PLACES OVER 12 WEEKS.
3 COHORTS PER YEAR.
No experience needed but an interest in hospitality and food production and a clear commitment to learn and engage is imperative. With a maximum of 15 places on each 12 week programme, students will be expected to successfully complete the application process and engage in Pub Club offeree events.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
01. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
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02. ELIGIBILITY CHECK
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03. INTERVIEW INVITATION
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04. CONDITIONAL OFFER
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05. FINAL OFFER!
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01. APPLICATION SUBMISSION > 02. ELIGIBILITY CHECK > 03. INTERVIEW INVITATION > 04. CONDITIONAL OFFER > 05. FINAL OFFER! >
SUPPORT & MENTORSHIP THAT GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Each student will be assigned a mentor who will work with them over the 12 weeks and for a period of time post programme. Whilst mentorship will have a strong focus on career development, it will also look to support students outside of the classroom where needed. All students will have a personal access plan ensuring that individual needs are recognised and addressed.
Life skills modules including managing finances, wellbeing and nutrition will form a core part of the programme encouraging personal autonomy.
Structured exercise will be included in the curriculum as well as membership to a local leisure centre. This supports personal wellbeing and mental health as well as team building.
Meals will be provided during school hours as well as snacks and drinks A transport system will be put in place to support as many students as possible to travel to and from the Pub Club as well as to other teaching sites.
Pub Club recognises its duty of care to all students who enrol on our programme. We believe that confidence grows not only through learning but with one to one support from core members of the team and the wider Pub Club family.
