Ramada Port Douglas continual supporter of NITA program

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Ramada Port Douglas is a big local supporter of the NITA program which helps Douglas Shire First Nations student forge a career in hospitality. Picture: Supplied

Ramada Port Douglas has again committed to being part of the successful NITA initiative which provides practical training to Douglas Shire First Nations students wanting to work in the hospitality sector.

The resort is one of the local businesses providing placement opportunities to students completing certificate qualifications in hospitality and tourism via the NITA program where the students will gain experience in food and beverage, housekeeping, front office and other disciplines.

This is the second consecutive year the resort has been part of the initiative, which seeks to equip First Nations young people with hands-on skills and career options and bolster the quality of the labour market locally. The resort provided a placement for two students last year.

“Over the past year, we have found this partnership with the NITA to be fulfilling – for our team as well as the students,” Ramada Port Douglas general managerHani Daher said.

“Our team enjoyed investing their time and energy into the lives and careers of these First Nations young people and we sincerely hope they will continue to develop their talent and choose to forge a career in the industry.

“We look forward to working with another student this year and showcasing the many benefits of working in hospitality.”

Like previous students, this year’s student is enrolled in a 12-month full-time traineeship through NITA and works four-hour shifts at Ramada Port Douglas every week, while completing practical and theory sessions at the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre.

“We are pleased to partner with Ramada Port Douglas for another year to offer our students real-world experience and genuine hospitality connections,”  Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia CEO Matthew Cameron-Smith said.

“We’re thrilled to play a part in helping to grow the next generation of hospitality professionals.

“This year, we celebrate our 700th NITA graduate and we can see the demand from students, employers and the wider industry. Together, we are setting up our First Nations young people for long-term success in this industry.”

NITA offers unique training, working and residential programs at both Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre in Far North Queensland and aims to change the lives of Indigenous Australians by providing market leading training programs in hospitality and tourism that empower an Indigenous workforce.

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