The Wild Coast Sun has launched an academy focusing on providing world-class training and skills development across the hospitality, gaming and food services sectors in a first for the region.
The Wild Coast Academy opened its doors on July 11 this year and it will run in conjunction with the International Hotel School (IHS) and Summit, which develops specialised course curriculae for various industry sectors.
According to Wild Coast Sun General Manager, Peter Tshidi, the academy will form an integral part of the resort’s socio-economic development (SED) programme.
Tshidi said that they hope the academy will provide people from the region with the requisite training opportunities to enter and excel in the broader hospitality and food and beverage management sectors.
Up to now, local residents hoping to study towards a career in the hospitality industry had to travel and stay in Durban at huge expense.
The Wild Coast Sun Academy will be offering a 50% discount on courses initially, while Tshidi said the number of learners would increase from 15 to 30 a year to deserving beneficiaries.
They offer hospitality management and culinary programmes.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be working alongside world-class partners in Summit and the International Hotel School as part of the Wild Coast Academy and believe this will open new doors and horizons for those interested in a career in the hospitality industry,” Tshidi concluded.
In line with this, the academy is also offering courses for SMMEs in bookkeeping and business skills to help capacitate small businesses and to help facilitate their entry into formal supply chain processes.
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