Since 2002, the SHTM has paired full-time hospitality and tourism students aspiring to build careers in the industry with seasoned industry professionals who provide advice and guidance tailored to the students' career interests. This year, 48 mentors and 60 student mentees attended the Mentorship Programme Orientation on 22 April, which kicked the Programme off on the online platform Zoom.
After welcoming the participants,
Dean Kaye Chon presented the SHTM Outstanding Student Mentor of the Year Award 2019 to Mr Michael Muller, General Manager, Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, and the Outstanding Student Mentee of the Year Award 2019 to Ms Annie Gong, a Year 2 student in the Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management programme. The virtual award presentation was witnessed by Associate Deans Professor Haiyan Song, Professor Brian King and Dr Catherine Cheung, and the Programme's coordinator Dr Eric Chan.
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the remainder of the year, the 91 student mentors and 122 student mentees will maintain close contact to achieve the learning objectives they have agreed on.
The SHTM Mentorship Programme connects students with industry professionals, leaders and SHTM alumni for advice, insight, guidance and the wisdom that comes with practical experience. Talented alumni, professionals and experienced personnel in hotels, travel agencies, and other tourism establishments have been recruited to serve as
mentors. First, second and third year undergraduate degree students and full-time MSc students are eligible to join the programme.
The School thanks its industry partners for acting as student mentors and helping to nurture the next generation of leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry.
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