The KickStart Programme has a history in providing a structured transition from full time education into employment, apprenticeships and further or higher education within the field of hospitality, leisure and tourism.

This year’s programme has allowed businesses an opportunity to see, first hand, the talent that is out there as well as providing a platform for students to gain real insight into the wealth of opportunities on offer.

For those leaving education or unsure of their next step, this voluntary three week programme over the summer months provides an excellent transition into the world of work through:

This year through our partnership with the PM Trust, we are also recognising young professionals through two very special awards. The first ‘The Rising Star Award’ seeks to recognise students who have gone the extra mile within this year’s KickStart programme. The second is the PM Trust and Springboard’s KickStart - ‘Star of the Future Award’ which recognises a student that came through the programme over the past few years and has since been striving to continue to excel in the hospitality industry.

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2016GRADUATION

L O N D O N

Y O U R C A R E E R

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LONDONLondon saw 55 candidates start the programme, of which 53 of those candidates successfully completed the three week programme, which includes one week pre-employment training and a two week work experience. 95% of those who completed went on to full or part time work or further education in the hospitality industry.

Edily completed Kick Start July 2016. She passed all of the qualifications, and was picked out at the recruitment day as a potential star. She was interviewed by The Dorchester who were very impressed by her knowledge, passion and dedication to the industry and subsequently Edily was offered a placement at The Dorchester in the Food and Beverage Department. After successfully completing the placement, she was offered a full time job as Food and Beverage assistant at The Dorchester and is hoping to progress within the industry.

I still am attending Jewish Free School in Kenton, studying Business A-Level and BTEC Hospitality and Catering. Springboard has definitely changed my life, as without them I wouldn’t have been able to get work experience with The Goring Hotel, which is where I did my work experience placement on the Kick Start programme. I learnt how to talk to people politely and I also learnt basic etiquette. Furthermore, the hotel gave me the opportunity to work there after finishing my A-Levels. In the next 5 years I see myself developing and working myself up through the different job roles in a hotel, striving for a

The PM Trust ‘Star of the Future Award’ is awarded in memory of Robyn Jones OBE, a long standing trustee and dedicated supporter of the PM Trust.

In addition to building one of the country’s largest independent catering companies, Robyn won a host of personal accolades throughout her incredible career including a Catey, and in 2011, she received the ultimate recognition, an OBE in HM Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

Robyn was immensely passionate about the hospitality industry and in particular about encouraging young people to pursue their dreams and seeing them develop.

In addition to her own highly successful career, Robyn worked tirelessly to promote the industry as a first-choice career and her legacy lives on in the Star of the Future Award.

Edily Rodriguez

Ben Orenstein

Robyn Jones Star of the Future Award

Lewisham Southwark College

Placement: The Dorchester

Where Are They Now: Full Time at The Dorchester as Food and Beverage Assistant

Jewish Free School

Placement: The Goring

Where Are They Now: Full time Education

Denzel SeyEdily Rodriguez Diana CampoverdeHannae Azarkan Persapel KidaneGabriella Keziah Tracey Ashlee BradburySamira-Leigh Grant-FordeHanna Del Valle SantamariaSulaiman SowSabine ZirapaGeorge CostiTanzila AnnaKaren Estivarez Soliz Aynur Kurt Stacey Saga

Elda Laise Neto De Barros Musammat Saima Banu Andreea Bianca VatamaniucDiana GhiocaSandra Ndemera Louise Hamilton Christina Peters Maisie Hubbard Princess- Katanya Riley Lorna White Soraia Alexandra Antunes Porta Nova Catherine Huberson-Abie Benjamin Ofosuhene

Charley Kelly Hilarijus Elonas Mazeika Divine Mupepe DiatezuaMohamed Selam Zerai Roseline Mba Gregory-Ann Anderson Shadrak MondoMahammad Akhbar Hussain Gerraud Lennon BurtonSage Patrick Theodore Sealey Sandra Siczek Alejandra Belen Andrade Jaramillo

Andrea Sandoval Ibadete SejdijaRakeem AndersonAbbey NorwoodRhea DickmanBen Orenstein Manrong XieKudirat Omorayo Sodiq Devana Thompson Jarod Fox Sanchez Noah MannionSabrina Bakhtar Yemi Onasanya

CANDIDATES

“My placement went very well, they were so happy with me and the job that I've done. They offered me a job and I'm starting tomorrow as a Food & Beverage assistant!”

top position. I would advise someone that they shouldn’t not even hesitate to join the programme because there is absolutely nothing to lose and if anything only gain even if it is little or large. I would also say that they should make their decision from what they think and not give into peer pressure and not join if other people decide not to sign up.

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Rosaline completed Kick Start in August 2016. She stood out at the recruitment day with her focus and dedication to become a chef. She passed all of her qualifications on the training week and was offered a placement in the Conrad St James Hotel Kitchens, where Executive Head Chef Michael Riordan took her under his wings. Whilst it took a few days for Rosaline to settle into the rhythm and pace of a 5* Hotel kitchen, by week 2 she had taken on board all of the feedback and advice given and was flourishing. She is now on an Apprenticeship with Conrad St James whilst studying at Westminster Kingsway College. “We are very proud

to be working with Springboard on such an exciting initiative, where we can provide unique opportunities to give youth a chance. We are looking forward to following the career progress of Edily Rodriguez in the months ahead.”

Robin Vermeire Talent and Labour Productivity ManagerThe Dorchester

Andrea took part in Kick Start July 2015 and July 2016. In 2015, Andrea completed her placement at The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, Green Park in the food & beverage department, and then Premier Inn County Hall front desk summer 2016. Andrea is now working full time at Premier Inn County Hall and looking to develop her career within the hospitality industry.

Yemi completed Kick Start in August 2016. She was a real hit at the interview day with her bubbly personality and enthusiasm which continued throughout the programme. She passed all of her qualifications and was placed at Premier Inn Tower Bridge. Yemi’s placement went extremely well and the team and guests immediately took to her. As a result, Yemi was offered a full time job at Premier Inn Tower Bridge whilst waiting to start university. Yemi is starting at the University of Greenwich in October 2016, to complete a management degree. Yemi hopes to become a manager and lead teams in her future career.

Roseline Mba

Andrea Nicole Maldonado Sandoval

Yemi Onasanya Lewisham Southwark College

Placement: The Conrad St James

Where Are They Now: Completing a Chef apprenticeship at The Conrad St James whilst studying at Westminster Kingsway College

Lewisham Southwark College Placement: Premier Inn County HallWhere Are They Now: Full time at Premier Inn County Hall

Lewisham Southwark College

Placement: Premier Inn Tower Bridge

Where Are They Now: Part time in the restaurant at Premier Inn Tower Bridge and Studying at Greenwich University

The Cavendish The Conrad St James HotelThe Dorchester The GoringThe Hyatt ChurchillThe LancasterThe Lansdown ClubDelaware North - Wembley StadiumSodexo CH&Co

Premier Inn Premier Inn - Hampsted Premier Inn – Docklands/ExcelPremier Inn - AldgatePremier Inn - HammersmithPremier Inn - Leicester SquarePremier Inn - StratfordPremier Inn - EustonPremier Inn – BankPremier Inn - Kings Cross

Premier Inn - Tower BridgePremier Inn - VictoriaPremier Inn - BarkingPremier Inn - County HallPremier Inn - Waterloo

EMPLOYERS

‘My Placement has been interesting so far and my mentor has been amazing and I’ve really been learning a lot.’

‘I have gained experience in the hospitality industry which has helped me see life in a different perspective. I see myself working as a manager in a hotel or as a supervisor.’

We had a fantastic time in this hotel. It is only 5 minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge and has a co-op opposite for anything you may forget. We had breakfast every morning and Yemi (in the restaurant) was fantastic, she was always so jolly and friendly she made my daughters week by calling her princess and talking to her daily. We always went out from breakfast with a smile on our faces.

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LONDONLondon saw 55 candidates start the programme, of which 53 of those candidates successfully completed the three week programme, which includes one week pre-employment training and a two week work experience. 95% of those who completed went on to full or part time work or further education in the hospitality industry.

Edily completed Kick Start July 2016. She passed all of the qualifications, and was picked out at the recruitment day as a potential star. She was interviewed by The Dorchester who were very impressed by her knowledge, passion and dedication to the industry and subsequently Edily was offered a placement at The Dorchester in the Food and Beverage Department. After successfully completing the placement, she was offered a full time job as Food and Beverage assistant at The Dorchester and is hoping to progress within the industry.

I still am attending Jewish Free School in Kenton, studying Business A-Level and BTEC Hospitality and Catering. Springboard has definitely changed my life, as without them I wouldn’t have been able to get work experience with The Goring Hotel, which is where I did my work experience placement on the Kick Start programme. I learnt how to talk to people politely and I also learnt basic etiquette. Furthermore, the hotel gave me the opportunity to work there after finishing my A-Levels. In the next 5 years I see myself developing and working myself up through the different job roles in a hotel, striving for a

The PM Trust ‘Star of the Future Award’ is awarded in memory of Robyn Jones OBE, a long standing trustee and dedicated supporter of the PM Trust.

In addition to building one of the country’s largest independent catering companies, Robyn won a host of personal accolades throughout her incredible career including a Catey, and in 2011, she received the ultimate recognition, an OBE in HM Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

Robyn was immensely passionate about the hospitality industry and in particular about encouraging young people to pursue their dreams and seeing them develop.

In addition to her own highly successful career, Robyn worked tirelessly to promote the industry as a first-choice career and her legacy lives on in the Star of the Future Award.

Edily Rodriguez

Ben Orenstein

Robyn Jones Star of the Future Award

Lewisham Southwark College

Placement: The Dorchester

Where Are They Now: Full Time at The Dorchester as Food and Beverage Assistant

Jewish Free School

Placement: The Goring

Where Are They Now: Full time Education

Denzel SeyEdily Rodriguez Diana CampoverdeHannae Azarkan Persapel KidaneGabriella Keziah Tracey Ashlee BradburySamira-Leigh Grant-FordeHanna Del Valle SantamariaSulaiman SowSabine ZirapaGeorge CostiTanzila AnnaKaren Estivarez Soliz Aynur Kurt Stacey Saga

Elda Laise Neto De Barros Musammat Saima Banu Andreea Bianca VatamaniucDiana GhiocaSandra Ndemera Louise Hamilton Christina Peters Maisie Hubbard Princess- Katanya Riley Lorna White Soraia Alexandra Antunes Porta Nova Catherine Huberson-Abie Benjamin Ofosuhene

Charley Kelly Hilarijus Elonas Mazeika Divine Mupepe DiatezuaMohamed Selam Zerai Roseline Mba Gregory-Ann Anderson Shadrak MondoMahammad Akhbar Hussain Gerraud Lennon BurtonSage Patrick Theodore Sealey Sandra Siczek Alejandra Belen Andrade Jaramillo

Andrea Sandoval Ibadete SejdijaRakeem AndersonAbbey NorwoodRhea DickmanBen Orenstein Manrong XieKudirat Omorayo Sodiq Devana Thompson Jarod Fox Sanchez Noah MannionSabrina Bakhtar Yemi Onasanya

CANDIDATES

“My placement went very well, they were so happy with me and the job that I've done. They offered me a job and I'm starting tomorrow as a Food & Beverage assistant!”

top position. I would advise someone that they shouldn’t not even hesitate to join the programme because there is absolutely nothing to lose and if anything only gain even if it is little or large. I would also say that they should make their decision from what they think and not give into peer pressure and not join if other people decide not to sign up.

graduation fact sheets_london.indd 2 14/10/2016 15:09:06

Rosaline completed Kick Start in August 2016. She stood out at the recruitment day with her focus and dedication to become a chef. She passed all of her qualifications on the training week and was offered a placement in the Conrad St James Hotel Kitchens, where Executive Head Chef Michael Riordan took her under his wings. Whilst it took a few days for Rosaline to settle into the rhythm and pace of a 5* Hotel kitchen, by week 2 she had taken on board all of the feedback and advice given and was flourishing. She is now on an Apprenticeship with Conrad St James whilst studying at Westminster Kingsway College. “We are very proud

to be working with Springboard on such an exciting initiative, where we can provide unique opportunities to give youth a chance. We are looking forward to following the career progress of Edily Rodriguez in the months ahead.”

Robin Vermeire Talent and Labour Productivity ManagerThe Dorchester

Andrea took part in Kick Start July 2015 and July 2016. In 2015, Andrea completed her placement at The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, Green Park in the food & beverage department, and then Premier Inn County Hall front desk summer 2016. Andrea is now working full time at Premier Inn County Hall and looking to develop her career within the hospitality industry.

Yemi completed Kick Start in August 2016. She was a real hit at the interview day with her bubbly personality and enthusiasm which continued throughout the programme. She passed all of her qualifications and was placed at Premier Inn Tower Bridge. Yemi’s placement went extremely well and the team and guests immediately took to her. As a result, Yemi was offered a full time job at Premier Inn Tower Bridge whilst waiting to start university. Yemi is starting at the University of Greenwich in October 2016, to complete a management degree. Yemi hopes to become a manager and lead teams in her future career.

Roseline Mba

Andrea Nicole Maldonado Sandoval

Yemi Onasanya Lewisham Southwark College

Placement: The Conrad St James

Where Are They Now: Completing a Chef apprenticeship at The Conrad St James whilst studying at Westminster Kingsway College

Lewisham Southwark College Placement: Premier Inn County HallWhere Are They Now: Full time at Premier Inn County Hall

Lewisham Southwark College

Placement: Premier Inn Tower Bridge

Where Are They Now: Part time in the restaurant at Premier Inn Tower Bridge and Studying at Greenwich University

The Cavendish The Conrad St James HotelThe Dorchester The GoringThe Hyatt ChurchillThe LancasterThe Lansdown ClubDelaware North - Wembley StadiumSodexo CH&Co

Premier Inn Premier Inn - Hampsted Premier Inn – Docklands/ExcelPremier Inn - AldgatePremier Inn - HammersmithPremier Inn - Leicester SquarePremier Inn - StratfordPremier Inn - EustonPremier Inn – BankPremier Inn - Kings Cross

Premier Inn - Tower BridgePremier Inn - VictoriaPremier Inn - BarkingPremier Inn - County HallPremier Inn - Waterloo

EMPLOYERS

‘My Placement has been interesting so far and my mentor has been amazing and I’ve really been learning a lot.’

‘I have gained experience in the hospitality industry which has helped me see life in a different perspective. I see myself working as a manager in a hotel or as a supervisor.’

We had a fantastic time in this hotel. It is only 5 minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge and has a co-op opposite for anything you may forget. We had breakfast every morning and Yemi (in the restaurant) was fantastic, she was always so jolly and friendly she made my daughters week by calling her princess and talking to her daily. We always went out from breakfast with a smile on our faces.

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Danny LotterKick Start Graduate 2014Lewisham SouthwarkPlacement: Delaware North

Where Are They Now: Shangri-La Hotel in the Shard

Danny Lotter completed his placement at Delaware North working as a chef; he was studying catering and hospitality diploma level 1 at Havering College. Having completed the KickStart programme in 2014 he worked closely with Executive Chef Mark Reynolds at Wembley Stadium. Mark Reynolds is acting as Danny’s mentor and is helped him to develop his cooking skills in the work place outside of college through his Level 2 qualifi cation and in the summer of 2016 helped Danny secured an opportunity to work full time at the Shangri-La Hotel in the Shard, London.

Danny is a regular alumni member and conducted a presentation to the audience at the 2015 KickStart Graduation as well as working at Springboard’s Big Event fundraiser in February 2016.

‘If it was not for Springboard’s KickStart Programme I would still be in my room playing computer games and doing nothing with my life.’

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2016Y O U R C A R E E R

With Thanks to

central London’s College

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