Professional Housekeepers of NSW visit Manly International College

It was the first event for 2013 – and 22 members of the Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW accepted the invitation to inspect the facilities and surroundings enjoyed by students of the renowned Manly International College of Management.

Faculty staff, Jan Read and Melissa Roughly, presented an overview of the housekeeping component for the Hospitality undergraduate programs, to the intense interest of an august collection of Executive Housekeepers and Supervisors.  A strong vote of confidence was given to the content and relevance of the material presented.

The ethos of the college as they train and mentor international students is to foster a passion for the profession of Hotelier.  This provides freedoms and involvement in local community at many levels.  On route to achieving high academic goals – the opportunity to serve the community is a very present value.  The college manages work placement partnerships with many Sydney hotels.

Senior students were preparing for a Gatsby event the next day and the visitors were impressed at the décor and the entire event creation, management, planning, budgeting, resourcing –  a student responsibility from start to finish.  Very impressive.  We were told that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had their wedding and reception at the college – now that would be a fantastic milestone to flag on your college c.v.

A great start for learning, networking, getting out there for 2013.  Coming soon – a seminar on The Ageing Workforce – strategies for management of older workers. Please contact Mavis Hedrik at public.officer@phan.org.au for additional information.

More photos available on web site:  www.phan.org.au