Hotel giant Accor and Sommet Education Foundation join forcessend around a campaign for youth in India. With the support of both partners, young people will be able to enter the Indian School of Hospitality and train in hospitality professions.
The April 4 lastthe group Accor and the Summit Education Foundation they also announced a partnership including theIndian School of Hospitality. This alliance was formalized at the 19th hotel investment conference, HICSA 2024in Bengaluru.
Together, the three groups formed theIndian Talent Development Initiative. Scheduled to start in August 2024this initiative aims to invest in the skills of Indian youth and provide them with professional development opportunities in the hospitality sector.
The Sommet Education Foundation and the Accor group support 16 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds each year so that they can enter the Indian Hospitality School, a higher education institution that specializes in job creation in the hotel sector. Future students will be able to follow training programs dedicated to the culinary arts such as the Culinary Arts Intensive Program or the Pastry and Baking Intensive Program. The ISH in particular has built a reputation by associating itself with prestigious institutions such as theDucasse School in France and The rocks in Switzerland. Yes
» As a leading hospitality education institution, we recognize the transformative potential of the Indian Talent Development Initiative to support individuals who want to join and make a difference in the hospitality sector. ISH is committed to providing high-quality training and exceptional learning experiences to nurture a generation of talent who will set new milestones in hospitality and make a lasting impact on hospitality in the future. “, said Mr. Kunal Vasudeva, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Indian School of Hospitality.
The Indian School of Hospitality programs are designed to accelerate careers in the culinary arts and include a three-month on-the-job immersion at Accor, followed by pre-qualification employment contracts that guarantee students employment 100%
Commitment to professionalism in India
India’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen significant growth in recent years, becoming one of the major contributors to the country’s economy. Indian hotel industry is expected to reach $24.61 billion in 2024 etc $31.01 billion in 2029 according to the company Knowledge of Mordor.
Despite these promising figures, young people in the country have a big problem to become professionals. In fact, more than 82% of the total unemployed population consisting of young people, respectivelyIndian Employment Report.
» Through this support to the Sommet Education Foundation and the development of this first initiative in India, we are committed to bringing about positive change by providing world-class education and practical training to young people in the – India which aims at professional achievement. » said Anne-Sophie Beraud, Senior Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion & Social Care at Accor.
The launch of the Indian Talent Development Initiative reflects the shared vision and commitment of Sommet Education, ISH and Accor to promote talent development, promote social equity and support economic growth in India. This first-of-its-kind initiative will also open up new avenues of development and help raise standards as well as prospects in India’s hospitality sector.
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2024-04-16 05:05:05
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