Manipal,
October 2022.
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Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), a constituent of Manipal Academy
of Higher Education, Manipal, has successfully organised abroad internships for
two hundred sixty-one (261) of its students of Bachelors of Hotel Management
and B.A in Culinary Arts program. These students will
be assisting the leading brands of hotels in organizing mega events in Qatar
(FIFA World Cup 2022) and Abu Dhabi (Grand Prix Formula 1 Race).
Internships
form an essential part of the curriculum at WGSHA as they provide an important
platform by which hospitality graduates can stand out. Through this opportunity
the students will work with iconic international hospitality brands and gain
hands on experience in popular mega sporting events like FIFA 2022 and the Grand
Prix Formula 1 Race.
Speaking
about the internship announcement Chef K Thirugnanasambantham, Principal, WGSHA,
MAHE said “This
is one great opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge acquired by our
students. I express my gratitude towards the representatives of these
international properties for personally flying down to Manipal and completing
the selection process. Two of the most iconic hotels in Qatar had selected more
than 300 students for assisting them during the mega event. This kind of
experiential learning will surely benefit our students in their future
endeavours”.
He
further added “The achievements of our alumni and our consistent effort in
developing the budding hospitality professionals has resulted in the leading
international brands of hotels directly approaching us for interns. This is
just the initial leap for the young talented hoteliers of WGSHA”
Internships
have now become a crucial part of every student’s education.A candidate needs the
experience to get hands-on knowledge regarding their career field. In today’s
labour market, employers rely heavily on resumes that demonstrate relevant work
history, whether it is from actual job experience, volunteer work, or interning
at a company.