Your employer-led skills and quality assurance expert

We develop and quality assure industry relevant skills solutions in the UK and internationally across apprenticeships, work-based learning and technical vocational education, as well as providing a consultancy service internationally to support countries in developing sustainable skills models.

About us

Our employer-led approach

Our employer-led boards and networks give us an unparalleled insight into the skills priorities now and in the future.

Our international reach

Our work to transform skills, training and professional standards extends to several nations around the world.

Our services

Quality assurance

Our quality assurance approaches and accreditation programmes help provide a sustainable way for employers to play leading role in the skills agenda and ensure the solutions respond to their changing needs.

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International consultancy

We specialise in supporting countries with a true thirst for professional development, who are passionate about helping people into work and supporting continuous development of the existing workforce.

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Latest news

Tourism industry prioritises the development of digital, green and social skills

Research released today by People 1st International, an NTG (Next Tourism Generation Alliance) Partner, highlights the importance that employers in the UK’s tourism sector are placing on being able to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled staff – with digital, green and social skills now a top priority.

24/09/2019

19 Syrian refugees graduate from hospitality training programme in Jordan

On Wednesday 3 April, People 1st International proudly presented graduation certificates to a group of young Syrian refugees at a ceremony to mark the completion of a three-month 'Café Culture' hospitality training programme.

04/04/2019

First apprenticeship programme for commercial airline pilots approved for delivery, widening talent pool for employers and increasing opportunities for career seekers

The first ever apprenticeship standard for commercial airline pilots in the UK – developed by a group of leading aviation employers - has been approved for delivery, paving the way for a more accessible career option for many, as well as creating a wider talent pool for aviation businesses.

18/02/2019

TVET mission to Ghana reveals vision for an industry demand-led curriculum

Our recent technical & vocational education & training (TVET) mission to Ghana explored the labour market needs and identified the most critical competency based skill sets required by employers, alongside looking at the curriculum and training needs of TVET organisations in order to pioneer solutions that build the capability and capacity of teams in developing competency based training.

04/02/2019

Train the Trainer: an International Perspective for HRDs and Training Professionals

What are the some of the challenges for HR professionals who are responsible for international train the trainer programmes? In this piece for theHRDIRECTOR magazine, our exec director, Jane Rexworthy, shares her observations and recommendations based on our experience of delivering skills solutions and professional development programs in more than 30 countries across the world.

Jane Rexworthy

22/07/2019

How we can get the talent pipeline flowing properly

“Employers must take ownership of the skills agenda to ensure that vocational programmes reflect what industry really wants and need.” Read the latest opinion piece in FE Week from our UK Skills & Policy Director, Sandra Kelly, to hear why this is so critical and how industries such as hospitality are approaching this.

Sandra Kelly

05/07/2019

How to deliver a successful train-the-trainer programme

In our latest blog peice for Training Journal, our executive director Jane Rexworthy, shares her insights and top tips on how to deliver a successful train-the-trainer programme.