Jobs are the Dish of the Day for unemployed youngsters

19 Dec 2012 The University has launched its first ever 'Skills Academy' aimed at helping unemployed youngsters in Manchester to find their feet in this growing industry. At a special ceremony this morning, the 'students' received their City & Guilds in Hospitality, as well as an employability qualification to prepare them for the outside world. The University's Assistant HR Director Steve Grant said: "There are thousands of job opportunities in Manchester's hotels, restaurants and bars. This unique programme has provided these young people with the knowledge and skills to get one of these jobs. The first course has been such a success, that there will be a new cohort joining in January, with twice as many people signing up. One of the students, 19-year-old Jordan Hilton (pictured) from Longsight, said: "I have been out of work for two years. I liked the look of this course because it gives me real work experience and a qualification to work in catering.