ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO
EXCITE AND EMPOWER

For young people, knowing that next step can be daunting. The Tourism Talent Pathfinder offers interactive pop up events that promise to transform educational trips into engaging and dynamic learning experiences.

The project has so far featured six bespoke, county-specific events hosted at six different secondary schools. These events brought together over 1000 students from more than 25 schools, ranging from Year 8 to Year 11.

Interactive Q&A sessions with industry professionals, cooking competitions, and careers-fair style experiences have captured students' interest and broadened their understanding of the local hospitality and tourism sectors. The project also offered hands-on work experience days for school pupils which took place at prominent tourism and hospitality businesses across North Wales, giving students practical insights and firsthand experience in the industry by working alongside industry professionals.

Activities Include:

Inspiring The Next Generation

These interactive and inspiring events have many benefits for students:

Engagement and Interaction: Fostering a more interactive and dynamic learning experience.
Skill Enhancement: Students can witness cooking techniques first hand, enhancing their culinary skills and knowledge.
Visual Learning: Visual demonstrations provide a clear understanding of cooking methods, ingredient handling, and presentation, catering to different learning styles.
Taste Exploration: pupils can taste the final products, providing a sensory experience that goes beyond visual and auditory learning.
Inspiration for Creativity: Demonstrations can inspire creativity in the kitchen by showcasing innovative recipes, ingredients, and cooking approaches.
Building Confidence: Watching a skilled chef can boost confidence in pupils, encouraging them to try new recipes and techniques.
Nutritional Education: Demonstrations can incorporate discussions on nutrition, helping pupils make informed and healthier food choices.
Peer Shared Experience: the demonstrations create a sense of community among pupils making memories together.
Entertainment Value: Beyond education, food demonstrations can be entertaining!

Recent Events

Take a look at some of our favourite photos from recent taster events

Royal Oak

The Royal Oak Hotel Hosts Immersive Hospitality Work Experience for Denbighshire Students On January 23, 2025, twelve high school students…

Zip World

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Bryn Williams hosts exclusive Chef’s Table experience

The celebrity chef and Coleg Llandrillo alumnus held a gourmet three-course meal and Q&A session at Porth Eirias as part…

Portmeirion

Tourism Talent Pathfinder at Portmeirion: An Exciting Work-Experience Day On 26 November 2024, the beautiful village of Portmeirion in Gwynedd…

Gwynedd

Tourism Talent Pathfinder: Gwynedd’s Future Tourism and Hospitality Professionals In October 2024, Gwynedd schools hosted a vibrant series of hands-on,…