Top chefs and bartenders give inmates tricks of the trade inside Polmont YOI

By James Trimble
Published 14th Nov 2022, 16:42 BST
Updated 14th Nov 2022, 16:42 BST
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Inmates at Polmont Young Offenders Institution (YOI) are taking part in lessons with chefs and bartenders throughout the week as they learn about the catering/hospitality industry.

The World Host Event, run by charity Springboard UK, is running at the Redding premises until Friday.

A YOI spokesperson said: “The aim is to give the young men an insight into the catering/hospitality industry and potentially provide opportunities for future employment upon release. The event is funded through Access to Industry and the Cash Back for Communities funding programme.

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“Senior Programme Manager, Wolfgang Spenke, will be in attendance to coach and mentor the young men through the course. The culmination of the event will take place on Friday, where a special afternoon tea will be laid on, to allow the young men to showcase their skills.

“Industry representatives from Hilton Hotels and Apex Hotels will attend and may interview a number of the individuals on the day.”

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