New Delhi: The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) commemorated its Annual Training Partners meet on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. This event brought together over 100 Training Partners nationwide to mark the annual occasion and promote skill development in the tourism and hospitality sector.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India; Ms. Vinita Aggarwal IES (Retd), Executive Member of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET); Mr. Suhas Deshmukh, Director of NCVET; Ms. Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson of THSC; Mr. Rajan Bahadur, CEO of THSC, Mr. Anil Parashar, President & CEO of Interglobe Technology; and Chef Davinder Kumar, VP-Food Production at Le Meridian.
During the event, THSC unveiled its new online Learning Management System, which will revolutionize skill training in the tourism and hospitality sector by providing accessible and interactive learning opportunities. This innovative platform aims to enhance the workforce’s capabilities, improve industry standards, and foster career growth for aspiring professionals.
According to Mr Rajan Bahadur, CEO of the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council, “The launch of THSC’s online Learning Management System is a significant step towards democratizing access to quality training and upskilling opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector. This platform will enable learners from diverse backgrounds to acquire industry-relevant skills and accelerate their professional growth, ultimately contributing to the sector’s overall development.”
Additionally, THSC launched its Demand Supply Study, which comprehensively analyses the current and future skill requirements in the sector. This study will contribute to bridging the gap between industry demands and available talent, ensuring a skilled workforce that meets the evolving needs of the tourism and hospitality sector.
The unveiling of the Bi-Annual Newsletter also took place, providing a platform for disseminating industry updates, success stories, and key initiatives undertaken by THSC and its partners. The newsletter will serve as a valuable resource for industry professionals, training partners, and stakeholders, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Throughout the event, esteemed partners delivered engaging presentations, highlighting their valuable contributions to skill development in the tourism and hospitality sector. Their efforts were recognized and rewarded with special recognition and awards under various categories, celebrating their outstanding performance and commitment to excellence.
The THSC Annual Training Partners meet not only serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange but also reinforces THSC’s mission to create a highly skilled and competent workforce in the tourism and hospitality sector. By fostering industry partnerships, promoting innovative learning solutions, and recognizing outstanding achievements, THSC continues to shape the sector’s future.
THSC, established in 2014, is an apex body for vocational education & skill development in India focusing on Tourism & Hospitality. Since its inception in 2014, THSC has enrolled over 1.5 million and successfully certified over a million youth. Having a network of 600+ Institutes, 100+ Colleges & 2000+ Industry Members, THSC’s vision is to create a robust industry-aligned skilling ecosystem to promote the Tourism & Hospitality sector and meet its mission of impacting millions of beneficiaries to get respectable employment opportunities for serving customers’ needs.