Accenture- Taj Valedictory Function at Chinchwad – Pune

Chinchwad, April 23, 2010: The first batch of 45 students who successfully completed the ‘Accenture-Taj Skills Development Course’ were awarded their certificates during a simple yet solemn valedictory function held at Don Bosco Professional Training Institute on Friday, April, 2010. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Shrinivashan, Sr Vice President of Taj Group of Hotels, Mumbai. Also present on the occasion were dignitaries from the Taj Group Hotels were Mr Vasant Ayyappan, Director Corporate Sustainability, Mr Mishra, Chief Chef, Ms Foram, Ms. Pragya, Head of the House keeping department.

This three months training programme promoted by DB Tech India and funded by the Accenture Company, had the Taj Group of Hotels as the knowledge partner. The three domains in which training was offered included Hospitality Service, Restaurant Service, Indian Cookery. Besides this, the students also received training in Conversational English, Computer Basics and Life Skills. The good blend of theory and practice that the training offered enabled the students to gain a fair amount of competence over the different domains. Further, besides that Students were placed in Taj Hotel to provide them with hands on Training.

Speaking during the function, Mr. Ayyappan complimented the students for the keen interest they had displayed throughout the training period. He also inspired student to work and retain in this industry to make a difference in their lives. Mr Shrinivashan encouraged youth by giving his own life experience in setting up his career in Taj Hotel. He concluded by saying that Taj will definitely help you to provide with its best knowledge and support to build the lives of the youth in this sector.

The presence of all the dignitaries from different departments of Taj Group of Hotels was overwhelming to see their special involvement in this programme. It also shows that the Hospitality programme is a successful venture to build our youth career.