TAA NSW CEO and Hospitality Training Network (HTN) board member, Michael Johnson said the recent HTN Youth Skills Showcase, held at Ryde College in Sydney, recognised some of the best young rising stars in the industry.

Mr Johnson said HTN played a vital role in providing future stars for hotels and restaurants.

At a glance: 

• The HTN Youth Skills Showcase held in Sydney has recognised some of the young rising stars in the tourism hospitality industry.
• Michael Johnson, TAA NSW CEO and HTN board member, said the Showcase celebrated our much needed chefs of the future.

“This evening was all about recognising today’s young rising stars – and in an era of an ongoing industry skills shortage, particularly when it comes to chefs, this has never been more important,” he said.

“The HTN Youth Skills Showcase was a wonderful celebration of talent, celebrating our much needed chefs of the future."

“I would like to congratulate all finalists and winners, as well as the team at HTN for putting on a wonderful event.”

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