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George Brown College Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Launches New Joint International Programs to Help Indian Students Gain International ExperienceFaculty partners with leading Indian institutions to provide joint educational programs and the international workplace experience valued by industry(Toronto, ON, February 1, 2007) - To help meet the global industry demand for highly trained foodservice and hospitality workers, especially those with international experience, George Brown College's Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism has signed new partnership agreements with Chitkara Educational Trust (Chitkara) and the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition in Mumbai (IHM Mumbai), giving Indian foodservice and hospitality students an opportunity to hone their skills and gain experience in an international setting. With the signing of the agreements, students from the Indian institutions are eligible to apply for the joint Food and Beverage or Hotel Management programs through George Brown College and Chitkara, or the joint Chef Training program through George Brown College and IHM Mumbai. Under the terms of the new partnerships, the programs will launch in August 2007 and will provide participating students with dual credentials - graduating students from the joint George Brown College-Chitkara program will gain either a Food and Beverage Management or Hotel Management diploma from George Brown College and an accredited Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Tourism degree from Chitkara; and graduating students from the joint George Brown College - IHM Mumbai program will receive an accredited Chef Training certificate recognized in both countries. "We are thrilled to be joining forces with two accredited institutions that share George Brown's dedication to high-quality education, relevant work experience and student achievement," says Anne Sado, president of George Brown College. "Together, we will provide employers in both countries - and around the world - with highly-trained, workplace-ready graduates." According to John Walker, Dean of the George Brown College School of Hospitality and Tourism, the joint programs are an excellent opportunity for students to receive the type of work experience that is valued by employers worldwide. "Ultimately, students who take part in these joint programs will enhance their personal and professional capacity by experiencing a new academic and professional environment," says Walker. "Moreover, students will graduate with the skills and international experience much sought after by industry." The partnerships were announced last month by Anne Sado, president of George Brown College, following a trade mission to India, led by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty; the Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Honourable Harinder Takhar; and the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, the Honourable Sandra Pupatello. With more and more employers demanding relevant overseas experience, George Brown College is committed to providing students with the country's leading international work-study programs. Last year, students gained global experience through programs in several countries, including China, Jamaica, Cuba, Italy and France.
About George Brown CollegeToronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its two main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers 148 full-time and 1,600 continuing education programs across a wide variety of professions to a student body of approximately 63,000 (including those enrolled in full-time, part-time and continuing education programs). Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees. -30- For more information, please contact: Paul Zanettos Return to: News Releases - George Brown College View also: Latest News at George Brown College Upcoming Events at George Brown College
Revised: February 1, 2007
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