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Galvin’s Chance
Galvin’s Chance is an inspirational ‘into work’ programme leading to an apprenticeship, college programme or sustainable employment. Initiated by Galvin at Windows restaurant, the programme targets disadvantaged and at risk young people aged 18-24 not in education or employment, and offers them training and opportunities for a front of house career in some of the most prestigious hotels in London. This is the beginning of their involvement on a life changing programme that will ultimately provide them with the confidence, aspiration and opportunity for a career in the hospitality industry.
The brainchild of Fred Sirieix and initially piloted at Galvin’s at Windows at the London Hilton on Park Lane, apprentices are also placed at other five-star establishments in London. The success of Galvin’s Chance relies on the focus on real employment rather than just on employability. The programme was launched in Autumn 2009 with 20 young people selected to be the first cohort of apprentices on the Galvin's Chance programme. Since then 2 more cohorts of students have gone through the programme and into employment. Galvin's Chance contributes to existing initiatives which target specific problems that can arise in these critical years including anti-social behaviour and youth crime. Through principal partnership arrangements with Hilton in the Community Foundation, The Springboard Charity, Westminster Kingsway College and Hilton Hotels, the project provides activities, mentoring, work experience, skill training, qualifications leading to NVQ level 2 and employment. It is designed to give all of the young people on the programme the skills, the support and the opportunities to start a career in the hospitality industry; to change their lives for the better and to inspire those around them.
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Galvin's Chance is an initiative of Hilton in the Community Foundation, Registered Charity No. 1084220 (England & Wales) and 038995 (Scotland) |