We are thrilled to see the impact of the QHotels Collection apprenticeship programme and even more excited that our very own Harriet Ainley is part of this journey supported by our GM Nick Hughes! 🌟 National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is all about highlighting success stories, and Kayleigh Louise Dukes is a fantastic example of how apprenticeships create real career opportunities. From Beauty Therapy to leading a thriving spa apprenticeship programme, her journey is truly inspiring! A huge shoutout to all our apprentices, including Harriet, who are gaining invaluable skills for life and shaping the future of hospitality and wellness. 👏 #ChesfordGrange #QHotelsCollection #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #HospitalityCareers
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 | Employer Tuesday 💼 Meet Kayleigh Louise Dukes, an inspiring advocate for apprenticeships and talent development! Kayleigh began her journey in Beauty Therapy, progressing to a First-Class Honours in International Spa Management. Despite initial uncertainty about her career, she later found success as a Front of House Manager at a luxury spa in Harrogate. There, she discovered her passion for apprenticeships, nurturing others as they grew into full-time roles. In 2023, Kayleigh joined The QHotels Collection and led the launch of a spa apprenticeship programme in partnership with Armonia Training Academy. Now in its 11th month, the programme is thriving, with apprentices excelling in their Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification as they prepare for their End Point Assessments and progression to the Level 3 Wellbeing and Holistic Therapy apprenticeship. Kayleigh is also an apprentice herself, currently working towards a CIPD Level 5 in People Management. “I love being an apprentice,” she says, “It allows me to continuously learn on-the-job and better support our apprentices.” Her work at QHotels is transforming careers through apprenticeships, with successful initiatives in spa, kitchen, and golf departments, as well as in leadership and management. Kayleigh is helping drive growth, engagement, and excellence across the business. Kayleigh’s journey shows the power of apprenticeships when creating lasting career opportunities. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2025 #PeopleDevelopment #CareerGrowth #QHotels #Apprenticeships #QHotelsApprenticeships #UmbrellaTraining