HIT Training Ltd Receives Matrix Standard


We have some great news to share:

After a thorough audit and review, we’re thrilled to announce that HIT Training Ltd has been accredited matrix Standard for information, advice and guidance services.

The matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s (DfE) standard for ensuring high-quality delivery of an organisation’s information, advice and guidance services. This is to ensure companies, like HIT Training Ltd that support individuals in their choice of career, learning, work and life goals, are of an acceptable standard.

We’d like to thank all our staff for their contribution to this award. This is a great achievement for HIT Training Ltd and its brands HIT Training, Connect2Care and EDN, as we continue to improve our information, advice and guidance services.

“IAG is a golden thread that runs through all HIT Training programmes,” says Managing Director, Jill Whittaker. “Robust guidance for learners and employers allows them to grow and get the greatest benefit from their skills training. To be recognised by matrix is an honour and we are delighted with the report and its recognition of our substantial efforts in this area.”

Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix Service for The Growth Company, said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for HIT Training Ltd and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of the resources available. The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practice in these areas. With their accreditation success, HIT Training Ltd is working to provide the best possible support to their clients.”


Entries now open for the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards 2025

HIT supports new platform to promote pub and hospitality careers

Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2021 to Showcase Industry as #Morethanajob

HIT Celebrates Hospitality Day

Crunch Time: Over Half of Hospitality Businesses Risk Losing their Apprenticeship Levy Fund

HIT Training Ltd Signs New Business Drive to Help The Nation Through COVID-19 Crisis

‘The Super Six’ Unveiled

Rising stars named in prestigious Young National Chef of the Year semi-final line-up

Gravetye Manor chef takes the top spot in Young National Chef of the Year

HIT Training LTD Receives Royal Recognition for Outstanding Training Impact

The Benefits of Learning at Work for your Business and Workforce

Making 2022 The ‘Year of Retention’

Harness the Power of Plant Based: One Bite at a Time

The Apprenticeship Levy One Year on

It’s ‘Time to Talk’

Free online assessment to help employers shape their workforce

Election priorities: Fixing the apprenticeship levy by Jill Whittaker OBE

Hospitality Unites to Launch New Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

HIT Training Ltd Wins Prestigious Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Apprentice Drew Dawson Crowned Winner of Toque D’or® 2019

Britain’s First Job Problem: Why Career Starter Sectors Matter

New Graduate Apprenticeship Launched to Build Future Hospitality Leaders

Train your staff through hospitality apprenticeships

What employers need to know about new funding rules

HIT Training First to Launch New Qualification for Health and Social Care Sector

Rising stars of the UK culinary scene revealed for Young National Chef of the Year final

HIT Training Ltd Welcomes Government Reforms to Functional Skills and Shorter Apprenticeships

Managing Stress Levels in the Midst of a Global Pandemic

All Change – It’s Time to Reserve Your Apprenticeship Funding!

John Hyde Scoops Special Recognition Award

Untapped competition: Meet the 2024 Rising Stars of Brewing

We’re Unmasking Talent in the Hospitality Industry with the Launch of the HIT Heroes Awards

HIT Training Offers Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship to Drive Business Improvement

Boost Your Mental Health Through Small Acts of Kindness

Chopping Boards to Boardrooms: The Benefits of Apprenticeships at Any Career Stage

There’s No Age Limit to Invaluable Training

Creating a Learn-it-All Culture

Update to our company name

Mental Health Awareness Week – Dealing with Anxiety

It’s official – our SEND pilot is now permanent!

Jill Whittaker Takes Top Honour at the 2024 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

HIT Training Launches Suite of Training Courses and Workshops to Upskill Hospitality Teams

Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of HIT Training Ltd, Awarded OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

HIT Training develops UK’s first Level 5 Hospitality Operations Manager Apprenticeship

HIT Launches New Fish Friers Apprenticeship

Hospitality Apprentices Impress at HIT Masterchef Finals

New movement to tackle gender inequality in the kitchen

The Real Barrier to Exceptional Hospitality Isn’t What You Think

Employer Newsletter – We’re here to stay

Women in beer are brewing up change

Championing Change in Functional Skills

What are apprenticeships? A guide for employers.

HIT Training Receives Matrix Accreditation

Why we Need Apprenticeships to Build the Future

HIT produces 1500 free meals on National Hospitality Day

How to Inspire Young People to Choose a Career in Hospitality

Omicron and COVID Plan B Update

HIT Training Ltd named “Learning Provider of the Year” at the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Working together with the New Government

HIT Training welcomes Government’s Fully Funded Apprenticeship Initiative for Small Businesses

HIT Training launches intelligent apprenticeship recruitment service for hospitality and retail, in partnership with urfuture

Turn a first job into a future career with a foundation apprenticeship

There is a New Star in the Hospitality Industry

Culture of Craft – The Rise of the Craft Apprenticeship

HIT’s exciting brewing competition is back for 2024

Meet our six Salon Culinaire apprentices!

The Importance of a Mentor for Apprentices

The Opportunity Provider (TOP) ranked 28th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

Protecting the Future of the Sector: Hospitality Businesses Pledge to Fund Apprenticeships Outside Their Organisation

Center Parcs Celebrates Apprentice Trailblazers

Hospitality Employers Back Shorter Apprenticeships as HIT Launches New Working Group

The Newt in Somerset Unveils ‘Elevate’ – A Bespoke Hospitality Academy in partnership with HIT Training

Industry Collaboration Launches Talent Hub to Inspire and Retain Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals

Grow your team with retail apprenticeships

A Listening Ear Makes All the Difference: World Suicide Prevention Day

Hat-trick for HIT: Apprenticeship Provider of the Year three years running

HIT Training Ltd announces new Managing Director Mike Worley

HIT Training launches Hospitality employer call to action as ‘First Job. Future Career.’ campaign champions better opportunities for the next generation.

National Inclusion Week 2024: Why Impact Matters in Apprenticeships

How to Minimise Kitchen Food Waste

HIT Training Named in Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work for

How to Solve Your Staffing Problems with Apprenticeships

HIT Heroes Award Winners 2023

Developing an Apprenticeship Strategy

What Are Flexible Apprenticeships?

Introducing the Executive Development Network (EDN)

HIT Training Ltd moves to employee ownership

HIT Heroes Winners Unveiled in Celebration Event

Vacherin’s Nick Smith Crowned Winner of the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year

From First Job to Future Career

Leading the Way: Long Awaited Production Chef Apprenticeship is Launched

Deliveroo Launches New Chef Apprenticeship Fund to Tackle Skills Shortage

How the ‘Mini-Budget’ Supports Employers, Training and Skills Development

HIT Training Ltd Embarks on the Journey to Net Zero with Planet Mark Certification

HIT Training Ltd Celebrates Prestigious Gold Membership of The 5% Club for Second Year Running

It’s Time to Take Unnecessary Food Waste off the Menu

Helping Neurodiverse Professionals Succeed in Hospitality

Institute of Hospitality and HIT Training Invest in the Industry’s Future

HIT Retains One Third of Staff for Over 10 Years

Alex Angelogiannis wows judges to take top spot in National Chef of the Year competition

Sign up to news, events and great resources