GALVIN'S CHANCE
 
Galvin's Chance

Programme update

Since Galvin’s Chance started three years ago, the programme has been able to give a realistic, practical and supported chance to 45 disadvantaged young people to gain experience and employment in Front of House roles in the hospitality industry. They also have an opportunity to continue or reignite their education by gaining a recognised apprenticeship (NVQ Level II).  A further 60+ young people have been given exposure to opportunities in the industry through the recruitment process.

Galvin’s Chance programme summaries:

2011
20 young people started the programme
80% (16) young people completed the training
63% (10) offered employment to date

2010
15 young people started the programme
73% (11) young people completed the training
55% (6) offered employment to date

2009
19 young people started the programme
73% (14) completed the training
29% (4) offered full time employment

 

Ultimately we want every Galvin’s Chance candidate to secure paid employment and complete an NVQ as a result of the programme, thereby turning their lives around, gaining a qualification and growing in self-confidence. The project has been continually improving its model and building on its success rate over this time. However, due to limited funds we can currently have a maximum of 20 young people on the programme at any one time. 

 
Galvin's Chance Partners
 
Galvin's Chance is an initiative of Hilton in the Community Foundation, Registered Charity No. 1084220 (England & Wales) and 038995 (Scotland)