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Hand Picked Hotels has launched its new spa therapist apprenticeship programme
alongside national provider Armonia Training Academy.
The scheme will equip apprentices with the practical skills and insights they need to succeed when entering the spa industry.
Candidates will be guaranteed a role within Hand Picked Hotels on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The company has taken on its first eight recruits who will undergo on-site training at Hand Picked Hotels’ spas as well as a seven individual-week residential placement at Armonia Training Academy.
The programme has been curated for candidates who have no previous experience or qualifications in beauty but have a desire to pursue a career in the spa industry.
Lesley Bacon, group health club and spa manager, said: “We are extremely proud to be launching this exciting new scheme and helping prosper new talent across the business.
“Offering a nurturing learning environment and inspiring creativity is at the heart of what
we do, so introducing a scheme that professionally recognises this was a logical step for us. Being able to furnish our talented future therapists with the very best skills is invaluable.”
Jessica Reeves, who has just joined the academy, added: “I am thrilled to be a part of this incredible opportunity. I have been eager to start a career in spa and beauty for a while and this is a perfect entry point for me. To get practical on-site experience while learning from experts within the industry is just brilliant. I like knowing that I will be able to start my career with Hand Picked Hotels as a spa therapist once I graduate.”
Hand Picked Hotels has 11 spa hotels within its 21-strong, privately owned collection.
