Join us at the MidKent College campus in Maidstone to hear more about our Tourism & Hospitality Skills Boost Project funded by Kent County Council through the Helping Hands Scheme, and the upcoming initiatives that can help with recruiting skilled staff and volunteers, including a new dedicated online tourism talent hub.

Wednesday 27th November, 10:00 – 12:30

MidKent College, Skills Factory, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ

Please note that parking on-site is limited so we encourage the use of public transport and car sharing where possible. Spaces can be booked on a first come first served basis, please let us know if you do require a parking space. If you have a blue badge, please let us know so we can prioritise a space for you.

At this event, you’ll have the chance to connect with representatives from your local college who will share insights into their work with students and explain how they can support your recruitment efforts through Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs). This is an excellent opportunity to access tailored recruitment support for any roles you’re looking to fill in the upcoming year.

What are SWAPs?

At the event you can meet with the team at MidKent College who will share insights into their work with students. We’ll also have representatives from the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) who will explain how they, in partnership with the colleges, can support your recruitment efforts through Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs). This is an excellent opportunity to access tailored recruitment support for any roles you’re looking to fill in the upcoming year.

Click here to find out more about SWAPs

Visit Kent are hosting this event in partnership with our colleagues at MidKent College (MKC) and you’ll have the chance to take a look around the facilities first hand at the MidKent College campus. You’ll also learn about upcoming skills initiatives as part of our Tourism & Hospitality Skills Boost Project, and enjoy the chance to network with other local tourism and hospitality businesses in a festive setting.

This event is primarily for tourism and hospitality businesses based in areas covered by MidKent College who have campuses in Maidstone and Medway. However, you are welcome to sign up to this event if you are unable to attend the event in your own area. We can match you up with your local college at a later date.