Hilton youth forum
View(s):Hilton Colombo and Hilton Colombo Residences took part in Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, Hilton Worldwide’s largest ever global career event showcasing to young people, the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry.
Throughout May, Hilton Worldwide hotels and corporate offices around the globe hosted events to inform those looking for employment, including young people, about the vast array of exciting opportunities available to all in the hospitality industry. This event is part of Bright Blue Futures, a global programme that encourages team members to donate their time and expertise to help young people achieve stability and bring hope to their communities, preparing them for a brighter future.
On May 21, Hilton Colombo together with Hilton Colombo Residences hosted an event that saw 400 students from schools, private educational Institutions and hotel schools receive a firsthand experience of how a hotel operates and also conducted an open forum encouraging students to ask questions from the general managers of the two properties.
Hilton Colombo General Manager Manesh Fernando, said, “Young people continue to face challenging employment prospects, so it is more important than ever to make sure they receive information and advice about the options available and the skills and attributes they will need once they embark on their chosen careers.”
“We are passionate about raising awareness of the opportunities the hospitality industry offers and we are delighted to be doing this through one of our biggest ever careers events across the globe” said Karim Schadlou, General Manager Hilton Colombo Residences.
For more information about Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, please visit www.hiltonwordwide.com/youth. For information on job opportunities with Hilton Worldwide, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/careers.