Friday, 14 September 2018

Need of liberalization and globalization of the education sector.


Every industry is going through a phase of change in the way they operate, Today Industry is looking at hiring  qualifications and skill requirements of young graduates is seeing a change, Students today have apprehensions of  taking up an engineering or medical course as first choice in education. The young generation is aware of the change and requirement of skill development than just a degree in a certain course. Liberalization in the education sector highly depends on stiff and inflexible regulations and practices adapted by the government. Education Institutions should be given a free hand in the pattern of accessing students, written examinations with text books is passee, Today educationist are looking to access students with more practical and research based approach. A technical course as Hotel Management needs to focus on the latest developments in the Industry today, The Food and Beverage industry is witnessing new trends as:

Food available on Cell phone – Food is just a call away, Zomato, Swiggy, Fresh Menu are some preferred applications available on our cell phone, with no hassle food delivery at any location.

Breakfast – Buffet breakfast has become a popular meal and an attraction at any hotel, Hotels are providing a wide spread of breakfast buffet for their guest to start the day with, Travelers today look forward to this option which is mostly included in Room tariff ( CP Plan), Fresh food ingredients on the menu is in demand, fresh and nutritious food than processed or packed food.

Parlor Cafes – Latest trend catching up is Beauty parlors with an attached café, mini meals, healthy options in snacks, non alcoholic drinks are part of the menu. So while one is into beauty treatment which would last for an a couple of hours food and beverage is served to guest.

Latest restaurant trend today is where restaurants provide alcohol by the bottle at competitive prises as local wine shops, where guest are encouraged to buy a bottle of alcohol, if unfinished can be deposited at the restaurant bar store who will store the bottle for you until next visit.

 Single dish restaurants – popular 100 pancakes, Waffle house, House of kathi rolls, these restaurants provide one dish in several styles and flavors.

Franchising has become popular with trending and well established brands, a new entrepreneur gets to start off his business with an established name in the market, while doing so  he needs to keep up with the standards, quality, quantity – value for money. Support from parent company is offered in terms of training support and some financial support depending of company.

As it is said the currency for the 21st century will be education and innovation, the present generation needs education and guidance on hands on operations, practicing skills till they are masters of their area of work is way forward, Industry is starving for employees who are skill trained. To bridge this gap we need the Industry to come forward and work with educational institutes to develop workforce who will take up jobs offered. At ITM IHM we have designed a Diploma course in culinary operations, where students are trained in a specific area in the kitchen, while giving them overall kitchen experience with industry exposure, this course encourages students to become skilled chefs in tandoor, south Indian, breakfast chef, continental chef, Indian speciality etc.
ITM IHM also offers Diploma in Patisserie and confectionary to hone the skills of students interested in the Bakery and confectionary department.
The Certificate course in Food and Beverage Service aims at developing restaurant service skills, bar operations and banqueting skills.

ITH IHM has its presence in Mumbai and NaviMumbai.


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