De’Longhi has announced a new partnership with Well Grounded, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering the UK’s unemployed through sustainable careers in the coffee industry.
As the industry faces a dual challenge: a significant increase in long-term unemployment and a shortage of local talent, a new solution is urgently needed. This is made evident with the number of long-term unemployed individuals up by 35 per cent and employers struggling to fill vacancies.
In light of this, Well Grounded and De’Longhi have come together with the aim to help address these issues by providing robust training and employment opportunities, ultimately contributing to the industry’s growth and resilience.
“This unique partnership showcases what can be achieved when we work together to ignite a passion for coffee in people,” said Sonja Wittenberg, Chief Commercial Officer of Well Grounded.
“We are excited to start this new collaboration with De’Longhi, helping us transform more lives through our employability programmes and launch the careers of a new generation of coffee professionals.”
Since its launch in 2016, Well Grounded has been at the forefront of driving social change by equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic coffee industry. Its vision of fostering a socially and economically flourishing community is realised through unique training programs, work placements, and ongoing career support.
Along with De’Longhi, both companies address the pressing challenges faced by the coffee industry, exacerbated by the pandemic and Brexit. The partnership will enhance Well Grounded’s ability to provide opportunities for skilled, passionate, and committed individuals to grow, while also helping to bridge the talent gap in the coffee sector.
Lee Bonniface, De’Longhi’s Managing Director, addresses the partnership and its impact…
“If coffee can even in a small way help give skills, ambition and a pathway to employment for Well Grounded Trainees, then De’Longhi is proud to support Well Grounded on this journey.”
