To help fuel future careers in the hospitality industry, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has developed and launched a hands-on, immersive Student Hospitality Management Program. The program trains pertinent job skills and guides college and university students to become successful leaders.
In addition to providing a valuable learning experience with a leader in hospitality, the program provides an opportunity to launch students' long-term careers with
The Student Hospitality Management Program, which started earlier this month, is being piloted at
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has partnered with the university for more than three years, providing retail food and beverage services at more than 30 outlets across the campus.
'We talked with our clients at Purdue about ways to expand our partnership, and a hospitality internship program seemed like a great fit,' said
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The program was introduced at a campus career fair and through
'I am really interested in food management and wanted to grow those skills,' said student intern
The Student Hospitality Management Program takes place over 16 weeks with a commitment from students of 20 hours per week. The program consists of comprehensive, hands-on training in dining operations, leadership, human resources, marketing, finance and accounting, supply chain, nutrition, sustainability and more.
Each intern is paired with an experienced Aramark Collegiate Hospitality management mentor who provides guidance, support and feedback, along with bi-weekly one-on-one leadership discussions to encourage growth and professional connections with
Mentors also collaborate with other Aramark Collegiate Hospitality department managers to evaluate student progress and recommend future placement and skills-building.
A review, assessment, and feedback discussion takes place at the end of the 16-week program.
'The program is structured so students learn a great deal with us while they're also earning class credits,' said
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