Holmes Institute Canada

May Adventure at HIC!

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Welcome to the May Edition of the Holmes Institute Canada Newsletter!

As the days continue to get longer across Canada, we're excited to bring you the latest updates from Holmes Institute Canada. It's been a busy month at HIC, with the approval and celebration of a new diploma program, with more students arriving while others move into their co-op work positions, with a field trip to a boutique hotel, and with the arrival of a new Program Director at HIC.

HIC remains dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment across all aspects of the program. Our academic and student support team are here in Toronto to assist, advise and guide you.

At HIC, your personal and professional success is paramount.

For any assistance or inquiries, please contact us at: HICadmissions@holmeseducation.group

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Holmes Institute Canada's Business Diploma Launch Party Recap

HIC officially kicked off our new Business Co-Op Diploma program with a launch party that was nothing short of spectacular.

A great mix of our education agents, industry partners, and representatives from our public college partners came for the festivities. Students from HIC were employed on the bar, and on the floor to welcome and serve our guests. There were signature cocktails, speeches, theatrics and an amazing raffle at the end.

Our signature cocktails, the SOL Camps Gotta Have Sol, the Eager Teacher from Teaching House, the OHC Speak Easy, and of course, the E&L (Earn & Learn) from HIC were a hit!

The new 2-year Diploma of Business Management with Co-op will commence on 3 September, 2024.

Holmes Institute Canada Updates

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Welcome Alfonso Casillas, New HIC Program Coordinator

HIC has the pleasure to announce that Alfonso Casillas has joined us as the new Program Director at Holmes Institute Canada. Alfonso started his role in Toronto this month (just in time for the party!) and is set to manage our diverse range of HIC programs. Alfonso has a broad range of industry and academic experience and a commitment to the success of his students. He brings a fresh face and a fresh perspective to the HIC program.

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Welcome to the team, Alfonso! We look forward to achieving great things together.

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Business Foundation Course Pathway

Improve your professional and academic communication skills with our Business Foundation Course.

This course is for students who need a foundation in standard business English, business etiquette, workplace and job seeking skills before starting HIC.

Learn more about this 12-week program designed to equip students with the professional and academic basics they will need in class, in interviews, and in the workplace when they start their hospitality and business management co-op programs at HIC.

Learn more about our Program!

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Co-Op Spotlight
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Spotlight on Rajandeep Singh's Internship at the Blake House

Rajandeep Singh from India is one of our HIC Hospitality students.

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He has chosen to do an HIC industry internship programs at the Blake House Restaurant, a well known Toronto's eatery. This opportunity allows him to apply what he's learned in class to real hospitality situations while simultaneously learning many new skills on the job.

It is standard in the industry to start from the ground up. "Raj" as his workmates call him, is working in the restaurant's commercial kitchen, preparing food, and working with as team of commercial cooks. He works two days a week after class.

HIC offers its students a variety of similar internships for students during their classes. This kind of hands-on industry experience along with a recommendation from the employer is invaluable when students move onto their co-op work component. It can be very helpful in their finding a higher level position with a better salary.

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*Rajandeep Singh with his boss, Jimmy, the owner of the Blake House*

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Field Trip to Sutton Place Hotel

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Check out our Field Trip to Sutton Place Hotel

Join our students as they explore one of Toronto's luxury boutique hotels. This trip offered a practical look into the operations of a top-tier boutique hotel, the Sutton Place. Students were met by the Hotel Manager, the Sales Manager, and the Front Desk Manager. They learned about the different kinds of hotels, the sales points of each, and the range of jobs available. They got a chance to see first hand some stunning guest rooms, learn about front of and back of office, and meet the chef in the Hotel's top-end restaurant Abrielle.

The Sutton Place Team provided the HIC students with insights into how to be successful in the Hotel sector: namely the importance of learning everything thing from the ground up, of training in different departments, of quality customer service and of team work.

HIC organises monthly field trips as part of the course. These outings provide an opportunity for the students to learn first hand from industry professionals in their own establishments. Many of our HIC industry partners also offer internships for the right HIC candidate.

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