The Expowest Cornwall trade show, 2-3 March 2027, has launched the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub, a new feature designed to connect hospitality businesses with organisations supporting skills, training, apprenticeships, recruitment and workforce development.
Delivered in partnership with FSB Cornwall, who also lead on the LSIP (Local Skills Improvement Plan) for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub brings together organisations working across skills, careers, training and workforce development to provide practical support and guidance for hospitality businesses.
Located in a dedicated feature area at the Expowest Cornwall trade show, the Hub creates a focal point where trade visitors can meet organisations helping businesses attract, develop and retain talented people.
The launch reflects the growing importance of workforce development within Cornwall’s hospitality, food and drink sectors, while adding a new and valuable feature to the show.
Mike Anderson, Managing Director of Hale Events, said: “Expowest Cornwall has always been about helping hospitality businesses discover new products, suppliers and opportunities. The Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub adds another important dimension by focusing on one of the industry’s biggest challenges: people.
By bringing together organisations involved in training, apprenticeships, careers and workforce support, we’re creating a practical feature that offers genuine value for visitors and exhibitors alike.”
Ann VanderMeulen, Development Manager at FSB Cornwall, said: “People and skills remain high on the agenda and in huge demand for hospitality businesses across Cornwall. Our research for the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) confirmed that businesses see finding the right staff as fundamental to success as having great suppliers of the best goods and services. This is why we have partnered with the show to highlight careers, pathways and opportunities, particularly in the food supply, catering and hospitality sector.
The Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to discover the support available to them while encouraging collaboration between employers, education providers and workforce organisations.”
The Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub includes organisations involved in:
- Hospitality skills and training.
- Apprenticeships.
- Careers and education.
- Workforce development.
- Recruitment support.
- Employer engagement
A number of key partner organisations are currently being invited to participate in the Hub.
Trade visitors will be able to explore training opportunities, meet workforce support organisations, discover apprenticeship programmes and learn more about the resources available to support hospitality businesses across Cornwall.
For more information and to register to attend, or speak to us about getting involved, visit expowestcornwall.co.uk or call Hale Events on 01934 733433.
