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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.

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.