ASSIST FM Scholarship Update 

Our future leaders, representing 21 different Scottish Local Authority catering and cleaning services, gathered today for a closing ceremony at the ASSIST FM Autumn Seminar. After successfully piloting  the Muller Milk & Ingredients ASSIST FM Scholarship in association with Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland (HITS) scholarship programme in 2024, this fabulous scholarship was a mixture of […]

Our future leaders, representing 21 different Scottish Local Authority catering and cleaning services, gathered today for a closing ceremony at the ASSIST FM Autumn Seminar.

After successfully piloting  the Muller Milk & Ingredients ASSIST FM Scholarship in association with Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland (HITS) scholarship programme in 2024, this fabulous scholarship was a mixture of in-person and online learning designed to give the skills to be a great manager such as Learning to Lead, Resilience & Mental Wellness.

ASSIST FM sought to replicate this model for cleaning service teams. In response, ASSIST FM worked with  British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and developed a suite of tailored online courses, enabling candidates to complete training at their own pace. The curriculum addressed key topics such as environmental considerations, ethical and effective product purchasing, the role of robotics, the science behind cleaning, conducting meaningful building inspections, calculating required cleaning hours from building plans, and other essential elements for delivering comprehensive cleaning services. The curriculum was further supported by two days of face-to-face leadership sessions delivered by We Are Extraordinary Training.

The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and continued support from the Suppliers ensured the continuation of the scholarship into 2025, today was a proud moment for 37 scholars who attended the closing ceremony at the ASSIST FM Autumn Seminar. The closing ceremony and presentation of certificates was conducted by Nicky Joiner, Chair of ASSIST FM, who congratulated all our scholars on their success, she also expressed thanks to training partners and to  the generous support of our fantastic Local Government suppliers, including Muller Milk & Ingredients , Alliance Local, Unico Direct, Instock, Bunzl, Arrow County Supplies, and GMC Corsehill whom without their support this would not  have been possible.

The feedback has been exceptional, and Nicky wished all our scholars the best of luck as they take their new skills back into their workplace.