Hospitality career kickstarter through The Boathouse X ICMS Partnership

The Boathouse X ICMS steppingstone partnership provides new ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management and ICMS Bachelor of Business (International Tourism) students with the perfect first step into a career in hospitality.

The Boathouse is a group of waterside hospitality venues located in Sydney, Australia and Patonga on the New South Wales Central Coast. ICMS is an award-winning higher education institution located in Northern Beaches, Sydney, NSW, and in the city of Sydney.

In a partnership model which ICMS intends to grow with future hospitality organisations under the Stepping Stones program, The Boathouse X ICMS collaboration gives students relevant work experience while studying, industry-specific micro-qualifications, and support throughout the journey.

What eligible students can expect from The Boathouse X ICMS Partnership:

Students who have enrolled into a Hospitality or Tourism degree will be eligible to interview with a prospective employer for a part time or casual role. Pending the interview’s outcome, the student will be offered a contract of employment with The Boathouse Group (this is separate to the Professional Placement component of the degree). ¹

Successfully enrolled students will receive a “Career Success Package” inclusive of their interview, discounted accommodation (if eligible), online RSA qualification from Clear to Work, an on-campus Barista tutorial run by Dane’s Specialty Coffee Institute, and access to ICMS’ global connections and network. ²

Enrolled students who meet the criteria can be rewarded with the following:

a) An interview with The Boathouse Group for casual or part time employment facilitated by ICMS³.

b) Online RSA Training provided by Clear to Work (RTO Training Number: 21907) and an on campus non award barista tutorial through Danes Specialty Coffee Institute. The 100% online course through Clear to Work is approved by The Office Liquor & Gaming NSW and offers a huge boost to students on their way to a career in hospitality, locally and globally⁴.

c) The Regional Accommodation Bursary⁵.

Step-by-Step: How to take advantage of this opportunity

The Boathouse X ICMS Stepping Stone Partnership is open to new Domestic (Australian and New Zealand) students applying to start either the ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management or ICMS Bachelor of Business (International Tourism).

Step 1: Applicants must apply and enrol in either the BHM or BB (IT).

Step 2: Once applied, students must fill out an Expression of Interest form available below .

Step 3: Following submission of the expression of interest, students must submit a copy of their resume/CV and passport or birth certificate to Liam Robson at [email protected].

For more information on The Boathouse X ICMS Partnership, contact Liam Robson or visit the News section of the ICMS website.

Expression of Interest (EOI) Cut off: 5.30pm on 31 January 2024.

Document Submission Deadline: 5.30pm on 23 February 2024.

About The Boathouse:

Eligible students taking part in The Boathouse X ICMS Partnership program could find themselves gaining valuable work experience and making industry connections while employed at one of the varied restaurants, cafés, wedding venues, hotels and event venues under the umbrella of The Boathouse.

These include:

The Boathouse CYCA
Manly Pavilion
The Boathouse Rose Bay
Barrenjoey House Palm Beach
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
The Boathouse Balmoral
Casa By The Boathouse
Moby Dicks Whale Beach
Boathouse Ferry Co.
The Boathouse Home Online Store

Hospitality Career Success Package

“We conceived this program as a means of sparking domestic student interest into the exciting and dynamic world of Tourism & Hospitality; to simultaneously relieve the burden of financial pressures for young adults in the middle of the current cost of living environment whilst increasing the access to tertiary education for regional and disadvantaged students,” ICMS Domestic Development Co-ordinator Liam Robson said.

“The initiative aims to provide domestic students with a ‘career success package’ inclusive of the essential soft skills and micro-credentials fundamental when initially stepping into the hospitality industry.

“These skills, combined with industry experience from the beginning of their degree, will increase their overall employability throughout and upon completion of their degree, building upon their connections and network throughout the industry and setting them up for personal success within their professional lives.

“I couldn’t be happier to announce The Boat House Group as our first Stepping Stones partner and look forward to working alongside them in the development of our new students.”

When asked about their involvement, Boat House Events Group Manager – Julia Saunders said: “The Boathouse Group is proud to be partnering with The International College of Management, Sydney, to participate in the Stepping Stones initiative. We hope to inspire their students embarking on their hospitality career with practical industry experience in our beautiful waterside settings in Sydney.”

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