Services:
The International Work Experience Program provides a 'one-stop shop' for Practical Training experience in the Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Industry in the United Kingdom providing each participant in the program with:

Ø A quality-training placement with a market leading company in the hospitality, tourism & leisure industry.
Ø An agreed training program that identifies key learning objectives. 
Ø Guidance in the preparation of your personal CV and letter of application. 
Ø The processing of a work permit and entry visas. 
Ø Meet & greet service at the nearest arrival airport.
Ø An on-site visit during your placement by a qualified "Training Assessment Verifier". 
Ø Helpline assistance during your training period.
Ø A comprehensive assessment report at the completion of the placement period. 
Ø An IWEP Certificate of Merit and work place assessment reference. 
Ø In most cases, pre- arranged residential accommodation. 
Ø A wage commensurate with industry norms for trainees. 
Ø Inclusion in the IWEP/ALIP job search database.

Duration:
Work placements are available for periods of:

Ø 6 months
Ø 12 months

Language:
Participants must be fluent in the English language. Participants who lack fluency in the language will only be eligible for placement in back of house areas until their language skills are assessed as sufficient for guest contact positions.

Job Search Database:
The International Work Experience Program maintains a database of qualified and experienced persons in the hotel, tourism and leisure industry. As a participant in the International Work Experience Program you will be automatically entitled to an entry in the job search database and may be circulated periodically with job recommendations. The International Work Experience Program maintains close links with major international employers and is readily available to assist with recruitment initiatives through the job search database.

Program Options:

Food & Beverage Service Operations:
Participants gain work experience in aspects of:
Ø Restaurant Service 
Ø Beverage Service 
Ø Banquet Service 

Culinary Arts:
Participants gain work experience in aspects of:

Ø Main Kitchen Service 
Ø Larder Work 
Ø Pastry & Baking 

Accommodation Operations - Front of House
Participants gain work experience in aspects of:

Ø Front Desk Operations 
Ø Reservation Systems 
Ø Concierge 
Ø Guest Relations 

Accommodation Operations - Back of House
Participants gain work experience in aspects of:

Ø Housekeeping Operations 
Ø Stewarding 
Ø Linen Control 
Ø In-house Laundry Operations 

Recreation & Leisure Activities
Participants gain work experience in aspects of:

Ø Health Club Operations 
Ø Sports & Recreational Services 
Ø Animation Teamwork