NITA placements to fast-track careers in hospitality for Douglas Shire trainees
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The Ramada Resort in Port Douglas has partnered with the National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) to provide traineeship placements to First Nations Douglas Shire students seeking a career in hospitality.
The placements will provide young people completing certificate qualifications in hospitality and tourism through NITA - part of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia - a practical taste of the industry.
Ramada Port Douglas, meantime, will offer experience in both food and beverage, housekeeping and other locations throughout at the resort.
“Hospitality in Port Douglas suffered financially during COVID-19 and then experienced staff shortages afterward, but agreements like these can help to nurture young talent – especially in our First Nations communities – and ensure a continual supply of workers to the industry,” Ramada Port Douglas General Manager Hani Daher said.
“Nationwide, hospitality is seen as transient, so it is important we encourage and train people who are intent on making a career in this sector. It offers exciting careers with leadership responsibilities, personal growth, and the opportunity to travel all over the world."
Both students currently at the resort are enrolled in a 12-month full-time traineeship through NITA and work four shifts at Ramada Port Douglas per week, while also taking part in practical training and theory sessions at the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre.
NITA offers unique training, working and residential programs at both Ayers Rock Resort and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre and aims to change the lives of Indigenous Australians by providing market leading training programs that empower an Indigenous workforce.
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