SWITZERLAND | Sommet Education has partnered with Mandarin Oriental in an attempt to enhance up-and-coming industry talent.
Sommet Education has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The alliance is aimed at enhancing the hospitality industry's talent pool through targeted educational and training initiatives as well as diversity-focused programs.
The collaboration is structured around three core objectives: enriching the student learning experience with real business exposure, enabling employee development via bespoke training initiatives, and offering hospitality career and learning opportunities to high-potential individuals from underserved communities. This partnership will leverage Sommet Education's worldwide network of campuses and institutions, including Les Roches, Glion, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Education in South Africa, Indian School of Hospitality as well as Sommet Education Foundation.
This partnership underscores both organisations' commitment to developing future leaders in hospitality.
"We are proud to be partnering with Sommet Education which has produced many of our top talent across their various educational institutions already today and is developing the talent of tomorrow,” said Laurent Kleitman, CEO Mandarin Oriental.
“Together we will add value to talent, help progress their abilities and promote career opportunities in our industry."
"We are thrilled to partner with Mandarin Oriental, sharing the value of hospitality excellence and aligning on a people-centric vision,” said Benoît-Etienne Domenget, CEO Sommet Education.
“This collaboration extends beyond traditional boundaries, offering invaluable career and learning pathways in hospitality for young students, employees and underserved talented individuals. Together, we aim to foster a new generation of leaders who will shape the future of hospitality experiences."
In a dynamic and ever-evolving hospitality industry, cultivating job readiness among students throughout their academic journey is paramount. This goal will be advanced through a series of targeted initiatives that weave industry immersion and Mandarin Oriental's practical expertise into Sommet Education's institution's academic programs. Students will benefit from Mandarin Oriental workshops, masterclasses, leadership and executive talks, and on-site field visits, creating a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
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