First for skills

for hospitality, passenger transport, travel, leisure, tourism and retail.

People 1st is the sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism in the UK.

Here you will find information on our strategic work to transform skills and reform qualifications, support for those involved with the delivery of apprenticeships, industry research, and our latest news and publications.

If you are looking for information on careers, qualifications and training in hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, please visit our partner websites:

Visit Careers that Move

Visit Hospitality Guild

Watch People 1st's new video, 'The Visit'

Follow an international businesswoman as she tours the UK to learn about the positive impact of People 1st's work.

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New apprenticeship standards consultations

Find out about new apprenticeship standards and take part in consultations for the hospitality, travel and retail industries.

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Independents' Day 2014 launched 08/04/14

People 1st and the National Skills Academy for Retail have launched this year's Independents' Day campaign, which celebrates independent businesses across the UK.

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Accreditation scheme supporting colleges 14/04

People 1st’s work to promote training excellence through a hospitality accreditation scheme is providing colleges with new commercial opportunities.

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First for skills

People 1st is the sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism in the UK.

Watch People 1st's new video, 'The Visit'

New apprenticeship standards consultations

Independents' Day 2014 launched 08/04/14

Accreditation scheme supporting colleges 14/04