Your Future Talent - Central District Alliance

Your Future Talent

Launched in early 2022, CDA’s Your Future Talent programme empowers London residents, including young people, women and other priority groups, with the essential skills for thriving careers. Through a variety of initiatives, we connect job seekers directly with businesses, providing vital access to employment, apprenticeships, traineeships and specialised training. 

The projects we deliver support our businesses and communities; equipping and upskilling local people and creating a new workforce of budding and talented employees to help businesses in the district take advantage of great talent on their doorsteps. 

The programmes

The Mayor’s Skills Academies

In partnership with the Greater London Authority and Capital City College Group, we  support the Digital, Creative and Hospitality Hubs – providing individuals with industry-led training and employment opportunities.

Through this programme, CDA can connect businesses with the College, to support their recruitment and upskilling of staff.

Hospitality Skills Passport

The Hospitality Skills Passport is a nationally recognised credential that confirms a learner has completed industry-approved, entry-level training in hospitality. It covers essential skills in areas such as customer service, food hygiene, teamwork, and health & safety, ensuring individuals are job-ready from day one. The Skills Passport is a key outcome of the Mayor’s Hospitality Skills Hub, a program delivered and funded through the Capital City College Group (CCCG).

Welcome Workforce initiative

As part of our commitment to inclusion, this initiative supports refugees and asylum seekers, with settled status, from Camden and Islington into meaningful pathways within the hospitality sector. 

Previously, with the backing of our partner Yotel Hotel, we supported a programme where participants received industry-led training, employability support and hands-on experience – resulting in excellent outcomes in skills development and job readiness.

Contact us to find out how we can support your training and employment needs

Project Lead

Wayne Lewis

ESG Project Manager