Whitbread staff joined longstanding e-learning partner MindLeaders to celebrate the 3,000th skills for life learner on the Whitbread programme since it began in 2008. Kevin Crocker (right) is the 3,000th learner to enrol on his skills for life qualifications in literacy and numeracy at Whitbread. He is currently senior grill chef at the Gordano Gate in Portishead, Bristol, and joined the Whitbread team two years ago. “I’ve always pushed myself to learn and improve my skills,” Kevin said.