Hays Travel has recently integrated 450 new apprentices into its team, enhancing its workforce and operational capabilities.
This influx of new talent coincides with the graduation of several apprentices who have completed their training programmes, celebrated in a distinctive event.
Hays Travel has welcomed 450 new apprentices into its workforce. This marks a significant addition to the company’s already established team.
These apprentices will be stationed at various branches across the UK and at Hays Travel’s head office in Sunderland.
Recently, 14 head office apprentices celebrated their completion of the two-year Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship programme.
The occasion was marked by a special event on board the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship, Balmoral, at the Port of Tyne.
A group of 30 apprentices attended the event, all of whom had finished their apprenticeship in the last nine months.
Another group of 30 apprentices from the summer 2023 cohort are scheduled to complete their programme by the end of this year.
The event included a tour of the Balmoral, showcasing the unique aspects of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
Hays Travel’s Chief Operating Officer, Jonathon Woodall-Johnston, highlighted the significance of the event, describing it as an ideal way to celebrate the newly qualified apprentices.
“Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ team arranged a truly special day for our class of 2024, who disembarked beaming, armed with goodie bags full of treats and lots of happy memories,” Woodall-Johnston stated.
Mathew Foxcroft, Field Sales Manager at Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, expressed his excitement in hosting the event.
He emphasised the importance of showing what makes their smaller-sized ships different from other cruise operators.
The new apprentices are expected to begin their roles immediately, contributing to the company’s customer service and operational efficiency.
Real-world experiences like these events provide valuable insights and professional growth opportunities for the apprentices.
The integration of these new apprentices is a strategic move to bolster Hays Travel’s customer service and operational efficiency.
Events like those hosted aboard the Balmoral not only celebrate achievements but also offer invaluable real-world experience for the apprentices.
