VTA and Jetwing Hotels to provide better future for Pottuvil youth
View(s):The Vocational Training Authority (VTA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jetwing Hotels Ltd to improve and increase employability in the hospitality industry for youth in Pottuvil in the eastern Batticaloa district through the provision of necessary training and technical support.
Jetwing Hotels Chairman Hiran Cooray and VTA Chairman/CEO (Dr.) Lionel Pinto signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations, according to a Jetwing Hotels media release.
VTA and Jetwing Hotels are to ensure that the students selected are provided with sound training in food and beverage, cookery, housekeeping, as well as in front office management. The students who successfully complete the training course will receive National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) 3/4 qualifications. Their training will encompass technical knowledge, as well as English and soft skills in keeping with the requirements of the hospitality sector, which will ensure that the students are prepared for the world of hospitality both nationally and internationally. Both parties will work towards providing a conducive environment to retain maximum number of trainees, the release said.
VTA will be responsible for the overall coordination of the training, while providing the training space and facilities at the VTA Training Centre, Pottuvil.
“As the key party responsible for the training, Jetwing will ensure all training is delivered to the required standards. The programme will be in line with the Jetwing Youth Development Project (JYDP), initiated in 2006, to ensure local community development through tourism,” the release added.