HBI Staff | Mumbai 
Hyatt India has partnered with confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EHL Hospitality Business School to start the prestigious Vocational Education and Training (VET) Swiss Professional Diploma programme across its properties in Delhi, NCR and Lucknow. This strategic partnership combines Hyatt’s industry expertise with EHL’s academic excellence and CII’s networking prowess, providing students with a world-class education and training experience.
This 18month Diploma programme will be delivered at Hyatt Regency Delhi, Andaz Delhi, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon and Hyatt Regency Lucknow. The programme, divided into three levels of learning: Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced, is designed to equip students with the skills andknowledge required to succeed in the hospitality industry. With a focus on practical training and industry-specific competencies, the program will offer learning in three distinct streams: ‘Culinary,’ ‘Food & Beverage Service,’ and ‘Rooms.’ Each certificate level builds skills on top of the previous and culminates in a Professional Diploma.
Students who have scored a minimum of 50% marks in English in their higher secondary education are eligible to apply for this program. Students will gain exclusive online access to a cutting-edge, globally renowned Learning Management System, where they’ll engage with world-class educational resources. Their progress will be evaluated through a combination of theoretical assessments on the platform and practical skills demonstrations, honed through hands-on training.
Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director – India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt Hotels, commented, “At a time when India is emerging as a global leader in the hospitality industry, there is significant growth potential for the youth of India who choose the VET by EHL programme, offered by the Confederation of Indian Industry. We are pleased to be part of this initiative and to contribute to training a new generation of hoteliers, in collaboration with CII and EHL. I am confident that the learning and training imparted at Hyatt will enable these young minds to stand out in this competitive sector and achieve their dreams.”
“The VET by EHL program is based on principles of the world-renowned Swiss Competency Framework and has been developed by EHL subject matter experts and faculty members, as well as with global industry feedback. The objective of the program is to prepare the youth worldwide for frontline job roles in the hospitality industry at global standards. Students of the program in India will be at a significant advantage with future employers, in global mobility and in their career progression. They will acquire the relevant knowledge and competencies required by the industry at par with international programs. We are excited to launch the VET by EHL program today at multiple Hyatt Hotels across India. The program shall be delivered in coordination with the CII Institute of Hospitality; CII and EHL have established a long-term strategic partnership in India for the skilling of the youth for the hospitality sector,” said Aman Aditya Sachdev, Director & Regional Head , EHL for South Asia, Middle East & Myanmar.
Sougata Roy Choudhury, Executive Director, Confederation of Indian Industry, said, “With the rapidly expanding hospitality industry in India and many other countries, there is an unprecedented requirement of skilled professionals. Also, the youths’ interest in long duration courses is dwindling. Hence, CII, as an Industry body has stepped in to bridge this gap through the VET by EHL Swiss Professional Diploma initiative, that offers practical training by industry experts at renowned and luxurious Hyatt hotels. We ensure students are job-ready from day one, and upon completing this 18-month diploma, they secure placements in top hotels and restaurants worldwide.”
