Lake District Hotels Becomes Gold Key Partner in Lakes College’s Employer Pledge of Excellence

Lakes College is delighted to welcome Lake District Hotels as our newest Gold Key Partner in the Employer Pledge of Excellence – a collaboration designed to recognise and celebrate employers who are dedicated to inspiring learners and preparing them for rewarding careers.

Lake District Hotels, a group of six award-winning hotels located in the heart of the Lake District, has a long-established commitment to developing talent across the hospitality sector. The group already supports Lakes College students across multiple disciplines, offering Business T Level students industry insight, providing catering students with hands-on experience in their restaurants and kitchens, and giving beauty students the opportunity to learn in a real spa environment.

By joining the pledge, Lake District Hotels is strengthening its partnership with Lakes College and expanding the range of real-world learning opportunities available to students.

A spokesperson for Lake District Hotels said:
“We are delighted to partner with Lakes College and wholeheartedly support your Employer Pledge. As a group of six award-winning hotels set in the heart of the Lake District, we recognise how vital it is to nurture local talent, develop meaningful training pathways and deliver exceptional hospitality.

At Lake District Hotels we already have a strong track record of apprenticeship and training opportunities. Our ‘Hotel Academy’ offers apprenticeship training up to Level 6 for roles from hospitality supervisors to management.

Our culture emphasises learning while earning, progression from day one, and genuine career development rooted in our beautiful Lake District surroundings.

Through this partnership we commit to offering real-world work experience, internships and placement opportunities that reflect the dynamic nature of hospitality. We will work closely with Lakes College to shape curriculum design and help prepare learners for careers in our industry. We believe today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders, and we look forward to helping them fulfil their potential.

Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate. We’re excited to work with you, to welcome learners into our hotels, and to continue building the future of hospitality in the Lakes.”

This partnership highlights a shared commitment between Lake District Hotels and Lakes College: to empower learners with the skills, confidence and experience they need to thrive within the region’s vibrant and evolving hospitality sector.