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Head to Broadstairs for the best learning curve in hotel management and professional cookery

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You could say there is no better or more well-suited place than Broadstairs College for an inspirational education in hotel management and professional cookery.

It is little wonder that holidaymakers flock to Thanet’s sandy beaches every summer. Apart from the charms of the seaside and historic towns, there is also an abundance of high quality hotels, great restaurants and eateries for visitors to pick and choose from.

The demand for chefs and skilled workers in professional cookery is especially high in Thanet. (3442946)
The demand for chefs and skilled workers in professional cookery is especially high in Thanet. (3442946)

Unsurprisingly, Broadstairs College leads the way in Kent when it comes to providing courses for professions in those sectors, remaining deeply-rooted within its local community. The demand for chefs and skilled workers in the area is therefore high.

And there’s another wow-factor.

Broadstairs College holds a rather unique competitive edge over other educational institutions in the UK – its very own 4-star boutique hotel on the college doorsteps which provides the finest work experience for hospitality students who get to hone their craft alongside professional staff.

Courses like hotel management are deeply-rooted within the local community of Broadstairs (3442950)
Courses like hotel management are deeply-rooted within the local community of Broadstairs (3442950)

Operated by EKC Commercial Services at Broadstairs College, The Yarrow is the only hotel of its kind in the UK to offer such training in a luxury establishment.

With that kind of experience coupled with the high demand in the hotel and restaurant industry sector, students are constantly finishing their courses and progressing straight into employment.

Operated by EKC Commercial Services at Broadstairs College, The Yarrow is a major attraction not just visitors but students also (3442958)
Operated by EKC Commercial Services at Broadstairs College, The Yarrow is a major attraction not just visitors but students also (3442958)

“Broadstairs College has seen an investment of over £25 million in recent years, helping us to offer high quality, industry-relevant facilities and enhance our curriculum offer,” said Broadstairs College Principal Kurt Salter.

“We pride ourselves on working in partnership with local employers to ensure we offer a relevant and responsive education and skills provision for the communities we serve at our college in Broadstairs.”

Situated next to Broadstairs College, The Yarrow Hotel offers the perfect work experience for students (3442956)
Situated next to Broadstairs College, The Yarrow Hotel offers the perfect work experience for students (3442956)

Elsewhere on campus, Computing and IT is another popular choice and is also helping to break new ground particularly when it comes to gender diversity following a rise in the number of female students enrolling in the courses.

Other courses on offer at the college include Art, Design and Media, Beauty, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Health and Social Care and Motor Vehicle.

Thanet district has long been at the mercy of seasonal unemployment but the future has been looking much brighter of late.

There are many other courses on offer at Broadstairs College including Art, Design and Media, Computing/IT, Beauty, Construction, Health and Social Care and Motor Vehicle (3442960)
There are many other courses on offer at Broadstairs College including Art, Design and Media, Computing/IT, Beauty, Construction, Health and Social Care and Motor Vehicle (3442960)

In the last few years, local communities in Thanet have gone to great lengths to revitalise the economy in the area with major renovations seeking to boost business opportunities and unlock growth in towns like Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate.

Those efforts are already paying dividends with The Turner Contemporary a flag bearer to that testament as the multimillion-pound art gallery continues to inject new life into many shops in the Margate old town.

Apart from the seaside and hotel appeal of Broadstairs, there is also an abundance of good restaurants and eateries (3442941)
Apart from the seaside and hotel appeal of Broadstairs, there is also an abundance of good restaurants and eateries (3442941)
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