Itís Summer in the city, even if the weather isnít playing ball!

There may not be summer weather in the city yet, but Springboardís Summer School is hitting a high spot just the same.

Springboardís Summer School gives students a whole new insight into the Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism and Travel sectors over the summer holidays, including structured industry-based training and paid work experience. Plus, companies get the opportunity to recruit the cream of the talent into businesses.

Douglas Oram, Chairman of the Trustees of the PM Trust, who are sponsoring the Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training for the students, said ìThe Trustees are delighted to be able to provide support, for the second consecutive year, to the students at Springboard's Summer School. We should all be aware of the importance to the Industry of the young people joining us; they are our Industry's future and we should do all that we can to facilitate their education.î

Thirty-five students have been selected in the London region to take part this year and will also finish Summer School with industry-recognised qualifications in Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and Welcome Host. All are planning to pursue careers in the industry.

This year the students will be working in a variety of establishments from hotels to contract caterers and will be undertaking positions as chefs, front of house, porters, human resources and house keeping.

ìWe always have a fantastic response to Summer School from both students and employers,î said Sam Coulstock, Customer Relationship Director at Springboard.

ìThe students are looking forward to their placements and Iím sure that they will make a valuable contribution to the industry, both now and in their future careers.î