Bermuda Hospitality Institute Programme

The Bermuda Hospitality Institute has accepted 12 motivated young men and women excited to embark on a career in the Island’s Hospitality industry into START, an American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute certificate program.

“This is the second year we’ve offered the START program to high school students,” said BHI CEO, Karla Lacey. “We’re excited to be adding a new mentorship component to enhance the participants’ experience.”

The goal of the Bermuda Hospitality Institute’s Mentoring Program is to provide students enrolled in the 4 month START program with an individual from the hospitality industry who will serve as a mentor and guide.

“The industry has embraced the opportunity to mentor the young people who commit considerable time and energy to this program,” said Ms. Lacey. “In addition to the providing a mentor to each current START participant, those who completed the program last June are able to be paired with a mentor as well.”

The overall goals of the BHI’s mentor program are to:

• Develop the self-confidence and professional behavior of mentees by offering an industry role model and guide.
• Provide the mentee with an ‘insider’s perspective’ on the various aspects of the hospitality industry.
• Offer access to a caring, responsible adult who can provide access to people, places, and opportunities in the hospitality industry.

START (Skills, Tasks & Results Training) runs January 10th through April 28th at the Bermuda College, which has again partnered with BHI through the complimentary use of its facilities.

The program provides a quality career based educational experience that prepares high school students for the vast opportunities that await them in the hospitality industry – whether they choose a career in the field, or pursue part-time employment opportunities while furthering their education or to supplement their income.

Upon successful completion participants are guaranteed full-time summer employment within the Island’s hospitality industry. “This summer will see approximately 30 START students employed and we’re are extremely grateful to our members and the various businesses who have committed to holding positions open for them,” said Ms. Lacey.

“Their support highlights our mutual goal of promoting Bermuda hospitality through education and training.”

BHI is a non-profit organization with a mandate to lead and encourage the development, growth and sustainability of Bermudians in the Hospitality industry

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