Work and Income New Zealand has recently been working to develop a programme designed to help people who are currently out of work get the skills and training required for them to start careers within the hospitality industry.

The programme provides individuals with the following training;

• First Aid Certificate,
• HSI GreetNZ Certificate,
• Certificate in Safe Food Production, and
• Introduction to Barista.

Each individual is also required to undergo a security check, drug test and is given support in updating their CV's.  The training is provided by Sapphire and course costs are covered by Work and Income's Course Participation Assistance.  Individuals would then be introduced to Club's to go through the formal interview process.

If you are interested in participating in this programme, are looking to recruit both part-time or full-time staff in the near future or would like more information, please contact;

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Currently this programme is being offered in the Wellington Area, however if Clubs are interested in participating in the programme Kerry Stewart from Work and Income will put Clubs in touch with their local Work Broker.