The Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA) of A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd. which is licensed to deliver the VET (Vocational Education Training) by EHL Professional Diploma program from École hôtelière de Lausanne, the pioneer in hospitality education recently partnered with Nestlé Lanka PLC, as part of its private sector synergies aimed at upskilling young and rising talent in the sector.
The agreement was signed recently between Rolf Blaser, Managing Director and CEO of A. Baur & Co. Pvt Ltd (Baurs) and Jason Avanceña, Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka PLC in the presence of officials representing both Baurs and Nestle Lanka including senior delegates from Chefs Guild of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association’ (SLHGA).
The primary objective of this private sector synergy is to equip many with a world class education from VET by EHL, building on their years of experience.
The students were awarded scholarships on January 9, following the registration and enrollment into the program, and the Diplomas programs will be facilitated by EHL certified facilitators and industry veterans at SHMA.
‘We are excited about our partnership with Nestlé Lanka and the drive to equip our vibrant talent pool in the country with the knowledge and skills from the world’s most sought-after hospitality education provider. This is the first of the many collaborations to come, and we are proud to be a part of such initiatives that will go on to uplift and showcase our diverse and international quality hospitality standards to the world,’ said Blaser.
Avanceña highlighted the importance of the country’s hospitality sector and the challenges in recent years, and the timely need to support future hoteliers and professionals in the food service industry, by collaborating with other organisations who share the similar vision and values.
EHL Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is an ambassador for traditional Swiss hospitality and the world’s first hospitality management school that provides undergraduate and graduate programs at its campuses in Lausanne, Singapore and Chur-Passugg, as well as online learning solutions. The programs are based on the Swiss Competency Framework, one of the best education models in the world.