Thursday, April 30, 2009

Caribbean Resorts Internship Programme Available!


Overview


Our UK Agent is placing candidates at luxury 5 star, ultra-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean
overseeing in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua and Nassau, Bahamas. Some of these are couple only
and others are family resorts. The Family resorts are on the Caribbean's best beaches in Jamaica
and Turks and Caicos Islands. Several of the hotels are Suites only.


All fees and conditions are given to agents and individuals students.


Requirements:


• Interns should be in their third or final year of Hospitality School.
• A letter of recommendation is required from the school along with the duration of
the Internship.
• A cover letter and resume must be sent
• Interns must be outgoing, personable, and willing to work long hours when
required.
• Students must speak English fluently. Other languages are always an asset.
• Medical and Health Insurance Coverage


Placement: The internship program allows for students to gain a solid knowledge of how an all –
inclusive hotel operates learning the practical side of the operation as well as understanding the
administration carried out in each department.
Students will work along side team members in each department so that they can have a full
understanding of how task are carried out in each area. This will take the form of hands on
approach.


The student will then get an opportunity to work alongside the supervisor or manager in that
department to get a full knowledge of the administrative aspect of the operation. If the student
shows the skills necessary to supervise an area (restaurant, room block etc.) then the student will
be given the opportunity to do so under close supervision from the department manager.


Accommodation: This will be provided by each hotel and can be in the form of shared
accommodation on or off property.

Transportation: Transportation will be provided for all interns from the airport to the hotel that they
will be assigned. In Jamaica this will be from Sangster International Airport (MBJ). In Bahamas this
will be Nassau Airport (NAS), In Turks and Caicos it will be Providenciales Airport (PLS), in Antigua
it will be it will be the Lester Bird Airport (ANU) in St. Lucia Vigie Field (SLU) or Hewanorra (UVF)
Airline tickets should be provided by the interns or the school. This is not provided by the hotel.
Work Week: The work week consist of 6 days, but due to the nature of our business this might be
extended once discussed with your department head or Hotel Manager.

Stipend: They will be paid the equivalent of US$120.00 per week.

Stipend will be paid out in the currency of country that the Intern is placed.

Meals: This will be provided while on duty.

Internet Access: This will be provided to you by the hotel.

Medical Insurance and Health Insurance: Each Intern must ensure that before traveling to any of
our hotels that they are fully covered by emergency and medical insurance throughout the duration
of their internship. A copy of this should be sent to the hotel in advance of the Interns arrival.
Uniforms: Uniforms should be provided by the student. All Interns must take along their business
suites to attend functions on property as required by the General Manager or Hotel Manager.
These functions include Travel Agent cocktails and dinner, Repeat client dinners, VIP dinners etc.
For Culinary Interns they must take their chef jackets with them. This is not provided by the hotel.
Policies and Procedures: All interns will abide by the policies and procedures laid out in the
Employee Hand Book. This will be given to each Intern on arrival at the hotel.

A report must be completed at the end of each division or department stating work carried out,
what was learnt, ideas to be implemented, challenges faced and any other general comments
affecting the intern.


If during internship there is a specific need to change the program then it must be communicated to the intern via their coordinator on each property which will be the Hotel Manager.
A meeting; formal or informal will be held with the intern twice per month to ascertain challenges,
needs, etc. are addressed.

Testimonial from Nadeeka who has Completed Her UK Internship




I am Nadeeka from Sri Lanka.I want to thank Nanyang Institute of Management for directing me to get the fantastic work experience at The Mecure last drop hotel under one of the leading Group 'Accor', United Kingdom. It is pleasure to say that I was the first student from the school to be selected for the Front Office Department as a Management Trainee for one year.

The hotel is beautiful and staff was fabulous, fully cooperative and looked after me very well giving me a home away from home. Everyone was willing teach anything,and they trust me and gave me the opportunity to experience different and complicated task,They treated me like a member of Responsible staff not just a trainee. I was supposed to work only in the front office, But the management allow me to work each and every departments as they recognised me and I was willing to learn like Sales and Marketing, Reservation, Conference and Banqueting, F & B, Health Club, Accounts and Housekeeping. This overall experience allowed me to enhance my operational plus management skills and talents in Different Department and understand different type of Management Styles being friendly with each and every staff member of the Hotel.I met many International friends, could be with multi-cultural society.In one phrase, It was an excellent life experience I got through.

We need to love what we do, need to be enthusiastic and understand the own role in order to get maximum knowledge out of shoter period. In this respect,I should sincerly thank my all the Lectures, Head of the School at Nanyang for moulding our character, attitude and giving us the knowledge when we were studing inside the class room before we come to the practical world.

''Thank you so much Nanyang, you've been one of the turning point in my life which leads to gain success in my life.I wish you all the best''.

Cheers
Nadeeka

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Monday, April 27, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Testimonial of Tourism and Hospitality Student -Surinderjeet Singh (SAM)



When I arrived at the Nanyang Institute of Management in August of 2008, Mr. Audie Wee and students made me feel at home and welcomed at the Institute. I continue to be impressed by the quality of the resources and the depth of knowledge of the staff.
All of the Lecturers are friendly and approachable and have a good history working in the hospitality industry. They are great teachers employing an array of techniques in order to get their message across. My time at the Institute so far has been an enjoyable and educational experience.They want you to succeed by supporting and encouraging you all along your studies.
Furthermore, the equipment is great and allows you to practice and become more and more confident with it until you are a 'professional'.
To sum up, I am absolutely 200% satisfied by this school and happy to have chosen NIM. I recommend it to anyone whose interest is to succeed in the hospitality industry.
"... the school has a positive environment and sets very high standards. Our learning includes both practical and theory assessments and prepares us well for working in a team environment."

Testimonial of Tourism and Hospitality Student - Riyas Ahamed

I have already completed MBA in India. You may wonder why study for a Diploma, when I already have MBA. The reason for this is because, I would like to set up my own Travel Agency Business in India. For that I need to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of how the Tourism and Travel Industry operates. Tourism is one of the sectors which remains largely unaffected in this current global economic crisis. During this economic breakdown many countries started concentrating more on tourism to aid recovery from lost business and revenues. To date, the tourism industry remains one of the most booming and stable sectors. Having decided upon studying for a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality, my next step was to choose a school that could deliver excellent facilities and tuition. After carrying out a background search of Nanyang Institute of Management, by way of Internet and word of mouth, the feedback I received was extremely positive, and my decision to enrol with NIM has been totally justified. I really love studying at this College, the staff are all very friendly and supportive, and the quality of education here is equal to that of Australian Universities, along with the highly recognised awards. One of the added advantages of studying at NIM is that every student has to go through their industrial attachment for 8 months, and as NIM has partnerships with many of the leading establishments within the Tourism and Hospitality sector in Singapore, the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand. You know that you will receive a good quality internship placement. The added incentive of studying in Singapore is the high possibility of receiving Permanent Residency. Having PR opens up more opportunities in countries such as Australia and the UK.


Testimonial of Tourism and Hospitality Student - Rashvinder Singh


My name is Rashvinder Singh. I am doing my Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality in Nanyang Institute of Management Singapore. I choose this college because the lecturers in this college have a nice experience from their previous jobs in the hospitality in different parts of world. Like Mr. Audie Wee, Mr. Suhaimi and Mr. Johnny Wee. All teachers are very kind and Nanyang works with all reputable hotels like Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton, Capella, Swissotel and many more. I got my attachment in Capella Hotel, it is a 6 star hotel by the West Paces Hotel Group (French Group). This hotel is newly built and just opened on 30 March. Because of my college I am very lucky to be a part of the opening team. In my hotel we have trainers from different parts of world to train us in all different departments. So I know after I finish my course I can proceed successfully towards my future, and I have a lot of job opportunities in hotels because I study in Nanyang and do my attachment in the hotel line.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Next Intake Commencing 25th May, submit applications by 1st May

The Hospitality Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) there are currently 214 million jobs in the Hospitality Industry worldwide which is expected to reach 250 million by Year 2013.

Hospitality is not just about hotels. It also includes fine dining establishment, luxury resorts and spas, country and golf clubs, high-end casinos, cruise lines, theme parks and attractions, events and conventions management, airlines and travel operators.

SINGAPORE – the hub of the new dynamic Asia – is well-placed to be the gateway to realizing your dreams of a fulfilling career in the global Hospitality Industry with thousands of hotel rooms and restaurants, year-round conventions and trade shows, and home to some of the finest entertainment venues and world-class recreation facilities.

In Singapore alone there are more than 150,000 people working in tourism-related jobs and with the opening of the Integrated Resorts – Marina Sands & Resort World Sentosa, job prospects are extremely good, making Singapore an exciting proposition and destination to study.

Studying at NANYANG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (NIM) can lead students to an exciting career after graduation.

Resort World at Sentosa is committed to offering 10,000 jobs when it opens next year, despite the current economic climate. This is good news for Nanyang Student as most of the openings do require certification or experience.


Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management [Casino Management]
Bachelor of Hospitality Management


Marina Bay Sands





Resort World Sentosa


A total of 72 positions are now open for application across 13 different departments.

Here is the summary of the positions they are looking for:-

Casino
Casino Accounting
Shift Manager
Croupier
Entertainment
General Manager (Showroom)
Technical Manager
Food & Beverage Vice President,
Food & Beverage Operations
Director of Culinary Operations

Finance
Assistant Vice President / Senior Manager,
Gated AttractionsManager,
F & B / Retail

Human Resources & TrainingManager (Shared Services)
Assistant Manager/Senior Executive (Shared Services-SOP)
Senior Executive (HRIS)
Assistant Vice President (Relationship Management)
Senior Manager / Manager (Relationship Management)
Senior Executive / Executive (Relationship Management)
Manager, Training (Curriculum Designer cum Trainer)
Training Manager (Shared Services)Training Manager

IT
IT Project Manager
Database Administrator
IT System Administrator
Gaming Analyst
System Analyst
Application Designer / DeveloperReports Designer / Developer (2-year contract)
System Administrator

Legal
Manager,
Risk Management
Legal Counsel
Legal Executive & Administrator

Market Development
Contract Executive (1 year Contract)
Manager

Procurement
Executive
AVP,
ProcurementAVP,
Procurement Logistics
Senior Manager,
Procurement Planning
Project Management
Attraction Planning Manager
Attraction Site Supervisor
Construction Manager Attraction
Project Manager
Project Executive
Project Manager Attraction
Technical Manager
Project Manager (Interior Design)
Contract Manager

Retail
Merchandiser (Hardlines)
Inventory Control Manager
Merchandiser
Operations Manager
Assistant Liaison Manager
Merchandise Manager

Security & Surveillance
Senior Executive / Executive
Theme Park Operations Executive
Chef (Theme Park Food & Beverage Operations)
F&B Facility ManagerManager,
Operations Services & Compliance
Senior Technicians,
Attractions Engineering (Electrical/ Mechanical)
Administrative Executive
Point-Of-Sales Coordinator
Senior / Technical Analyst,
Engineering Asset Management
Systems Manager,
Uniform Operations Head,
Park Operations Assistant Head,
Park Operations Head,
Merchandise Senior Manager,
Technical Services Assistant Head,
Technical Services Area Manager,
F&BManager, Attractions Engineering
Senior Technician, Attractions Engineering Manager,
Wardrobe Operations Manager,
Attractions Operations
Assistant Manager,
Attractions Operations Manager,
Entry Operations Assistant Manager,
Guest Services
Show & Ride Engineer

So . . . decide now!

Join NANYANG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT to arm yourself with the relevant Diploma or Degree. If you have the passion for the Hospitality Industry, the career options and environments in this wide-ranging industry are exciting and endless

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Hostel - Affordable, Clean and New











TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE(MIN 3 MONTHS CONTRACT)


$300*3+$300+$50=$1250 PER PERSON
$200*3+$200+$50=$850 PER PERSON
*AIRPORT PICK-UP $30 PER TRIP
*ALL THE PRICE INCLUDED ELETRICITY, WATER AND 7%GST….

A: Facilities and services: (For 6 sharing 1)
1. Free Dedicated 100mb fast Wireless Internet Access
2. Secure Access admittance via access card
3. 24 hr Security with CCTV surveillance & fully trained Security guard for 24 hour protection
4. Kitchenette for light cooking
5. Fridge
6. Air Conditioned Rooms ((from 9.00pm to 8am)
7. Bed Frame with Mattress (Including Bed Sheet, pillow and blanket)
8. Wardrobe
9. Study Tables
10. Utility Charges
11. House Keeping Services (Twice a week)
12. Separate Units for Male and Female


B: Facilities and services: (For 4 sharing 1)
1. Free Dedicated 100mb fast Wireless Internet Access
2. Secure Access admittance via access card
3.24 hr Security with CCTV surveillance & fully trained Security guard for 24 hour protection
4. Living Room – LCD TV, Sofa, Coffee Table
5. Kitchenette for light cooking
6. Dinning Table
7. Fridge
8. Air Conditioned Rooms (Unlimited Usages*)
9. Bed Frame with “6” inch Form Mattress (Including Bed Sheet, pillow and blanket)
10.2 Door Wardrobe each
11. Study Tables (Student can request for more study table.)
12. Utility Charges


House Keeping Services (Twice a week)
2 sets of Bed Sheet will be provided
Separate Units for Male and Female
Transportation to ICA for Student Pass Collection
(1.) Bus no. 10 (Fare: $1.75), number of stops (10), Travel time (26 mins)(2.) Bus no. 55/966 to Euno MRT (number of stop 3), train to Tanjong Pagar(number of stop 8) . Total Fare: $2.40

Our New Hotel Partner - Ultra Luxurious 6-Star Hotel - Capella


Great news - Nanyang Institute of Management has a new 6-star hotel partner, Capella who have taken 4 (Huynh Thi Ngoc Trinh, Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Hong Yun and Rashvinder Singh) of our students and will be taking some more of our students.


About Capella
Sentosa's seventh wonder

Ultra-luxe hotel Capella Singapore is the seventh hotel on the resort island, but experts say there is no overcrowding of rooms

Sentosa's latest hotel - the ultra-luxurious Capella Singapore - opens next month, bringing to seven the number of hotels on the small, 500ha island.
The $400-million hotel designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster is set to be the jewel in Sentosa's crown, with its distinctive figure-eight shape wrapped around two grand colonial buildings restored to their former glory.
It will have 111 rooms from a selection of suites, villas and what the Capella people call 'manor' houses.
Given that the resort island already has 1,200 hotel rooms, and with at least 1,650 more to come within the next three years, it begs the question: Is Sentosa in danger of being 'hoteled'-out?
No, say industry experts who point out that the various hotels cater to different markets.
For example, Capella Singapore's luxury rooms with villas and manors are the first of their kind on Sentosa.
Capella Singapore's market is very high-end: Room rates start from $750 and go up to $7,500 - the priciest on the island.
Sentosa's other hotels cater to either those on a budget, making them popular with families, or the upmarket crowd who can splash out but not to the level of Capella's luxe lot.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

FAQs

Attached below are some questions and answers on a recent interview with our Academic Head of School of Tourism and Hospitality. Mr Jimmy Tan.

1) How have the courses at NIM contributed to the hospitality and tourism world?


a. Besides the theoretical subjects, the NIM diploma gives practical training in subjects like Fidelio and Amadeus, which are major hospitality and tourism softwares, enabling the students for a wide variety of career options. NIM’s diplomas are heavily marketed outside of Singapore, and the predominantly foreign student gather in Singapore, to identify and experience in the burgeoning tourism industry of Singapore, led by the development of the world’s first two Integrated Resorts. Foreign students studying hospitality and tourism in Singapore have an unmatched learning environment which is not only world-class, but represented by all its world-class industries.


2) When creating courses or even upgrading them at NIM - does the process involve research based on the current situations in the market?


a. Being a validated institution, NIM has to seek approval from our university partners when there is a need to change any part of our diploma programme. However, we do make recommendations to them and they work in tandem with us. A case in point is that we have added the subject Human resource, Recruitment and Performance which has added depth and recognition to our programme.


3) What would you say are NIM’s plus points when it comes to courses on the hospitality and tourism world?

a. The best industrial attachment at 5-star locations
b. “Live” practice on industrial software programmes like Fidelio and Amadeus
c. Range of subjects that gives students flexibility in applying for different jobs


4) Tell us more about the teaching approach you have at NIM

a. Problem-based learning. Every subject presents a requirement to handle contextual problems based on group work.
b. Industrial based learning
c. Listen, practice, repeat

5) Do you assist students graduating in finding jobs?

a. Yes, we do general job placement after they graduate.


6) Describe to us the average student who comes to you?

a. He/She is normally about 25 years old, 12 years education and with some working experience.


7) Do you have a filtering process when it comes to applying students?

a. Marketing filter them according to entry requirements from our partner universities

8) Tell us more on the college affliations and accreditions?

a. Australia: University of Ballarat
b. UK: University of Sunderland
c. USA: Stratford University
d. Singapore: Institute of Technical Education

9) How has your geographical positioning in Singapore assisted in developing your organization?

a. Singapore is a recognized educational hub for the South, North-east and South-east Asian Countries. Not just multi-racial to represent the regions, Singapore actually serves nearly 3 billion people within a 5 hour flying radius.

10) Would you say you have an equal demand when it comes to you the courses you offer – considering they are of varying duration – semester/short term/masters etc.

a. NIM is famous for its Hospitality, Early Childhood and Business Management programmes.


11) Any plans for the introduction of new or specialized courses?

a. In particular Logistics and Airlines and post-graduate programmes

12) A message to aspiring students.

a. Hospitality and Tourism will be the sunlight industry in the foreseeable future due to technology, ease of travel and growing affluence. It is the most exciting place to work and develop careers that span many disciplines. It is about people, lifestyles and creating well-being, a career of endless opportunities.

Friday, January 23, 2009