People 1st International

Build, develop and retain skilled workforces

People 1st International is an industry-led skills expert, and part of The Workforce Development Trust focused on the hospitality, retail, travel, and aviation sectors.

The team at People 1st International supports businesses in the UK and internationally to build, develop and retain skilled workforces. They are a trusted partner to employers, industry bodies, skills organisations, donor funders, NGOs investment banks, and governments, with over 50 years experience in skills development and technical vocational education and training for the sectors they serve.

People 1st International provides practical, employer-led solutions created in response to industry needs, using insight into the current and future skills priorities. Their aim is to transform skills, working collaboratively with industry, governments, and stakeholders to provide tailored support and facilitate responsive solutions to workforce challenges.

The team at People 1st International delivers a range of solutions to meet changing demands of both the UK and international workforces, using our group charitable aims to inform decision making and approaches to reach our common strategic goals.

Latest News

18 Sep 2024

Supporting judging for the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards

20 May 2024

New publication outlines the UK’s education and skills offer to international partners

08 May 2024

Jane Rexworthy appointed Export Champion

23 Apr 2024

People 1st International highly commended in Department for Business and Trade export award

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