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Hotel Operations Internship

The Hotel Operations Internship is a two-year apprenticeship styled program in hotel operations for the Accommodation Sector of the Tourism Industry. Utilizing nationally developed Standards, the program's goal is to provide a source of competent, committed employees with a life-long learning mindset to become tomorrow's hoteliers.

There are three components to the Internship:

Practical - on-the-job workplace training
Theoretical - workshops and classes
Personal - self-directed learning

Program includes:

Paid work rotations in major areas of hotel operations
Industry mentoring
National Certification in two occupations
Classroom training
Workshop participation
Volunteer Industry participation

Outcome:

Hotel operators have identified a need for a more valuable and more qualified workforce - to employ personnel with the aptitude, attitude and commitment for a career in the Accommodation sector. The intern who successfully completes instructional and work rotation levels will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of major areas of Hotel Operations and be Nationally Certified in two Tourism occupations, earning a certificate of Qualification in Hotel Operations.

Training Criteria:

18-29 years of age

Possess a high school or equivalence diploma

Be willing and able to commit to 2 year employment/education contract

Be employable in the Nova Scotia Hotel Industry

Be willing and able to seek and attain National Industry Certification in two areas of Hotel operations