Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

Harpo School of Hospitality Management's First Batch of Students Receive Certificates

By

24 May 2012 06:04 am - 0     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The First Batch of students from ‘Harpo School of Hospitality and Tourism Management' (HSHTM) had their Award Ceremony held recently at the Asha Trust Foundation in Mount Lavinia.



11 young people from the Bodowitta area in Mount Lavinia received their certificates in Food and Beverage service after completing a 3 month course that comprised theory and practical training in this area. The ceremony was officiated by Danasiri Amarathunge, the Mayor of Dehiwala - Mt Lavinia , along with Harpo Gooneratne, the MD of the hotel school, Hiran Serasinghe, Consultant, Asoka Jayewardene Director of the Hotel school and other executives.

The training was organised by Harpo school of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Asha Foundation, led by sister Concepta, in order for young people living within the Bodowitta area to gain training within the hospitality industry, so that they are able to secure sustainable jobs. The Asha foundation works within a deprived area in Colombo and many of these young people would not normally be able to participate in this type of training due to the cost.

After completing one month of theory training, the trainees were placed in reputable hotels in the Colombo area in order to put their knowledge into practice. The hotels who took part in the scheme have given positive feedback on the trainees who have been able to gain an in-depth knowledge of hospitality and learn about all aspects of the industry including customer care, food and beverage service and health and safety.

The two organisations have worked in partnership to provide them this opportunity, but it is the trainees' hard work that has made this project a success. Harpo School of Hospitality and Management and Asha Foundation are now planning training for a second cohort of students. Harpo School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in association with Princeton Institute of Education in Melbourne Australia are also now offering Diploma courses in Hospitality .

Princeton Institute of Education is a private Registered Training Organization (RTO) in suburban Melbourne providing quality education in Hospitality, Business and English programmes which are nationally recognized under the Australian Qualification Framework.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 0

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H