Ascott grooms hospitality talents through a first of its kind management associates program in Australia.
The world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has employed its first Ascott Management Associates Program (AMAP) candidate in Australia.
AMAP is a specially tailored 18-month on-the-job learning program for recent graduates. During the program, Ascott trains the selected Management Associates to develop the knowledge and skills to excel in hospitality management and is the only program of its kind in Australia to have a fully funded overseas component.
William Angliss Institute graduate Kosta Atsiaris was the successful candidate. Kosta will receive exposure to different cultural and business experiences and will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the operations of the company’s serviced apartments in Melbourne, which includes Citadines on Bourke Melbourne and Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne, as well as attachments to The Ascott Limited’s management arm including finance, HR, reservations, marketing and sales.
Martin Lawley, Director, Human Resources at The Ascott Limited says “As Ascott continues to expand our global network; we want to nurture young, promising talents who can take on key responsibilities within our serviced apartments. During the program, our Management Associates are equipped with a good grasp of our business complexities as well as skills to excel in hospitality management.”
“Students at William Angliss have access to our extensive industry contacts with regular visits and site excursions to help students realise their dreams and work in the industry.”
Daena Ristevska, William Angliss Careers Advisor
The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at William Angliss Institute includes industry specific subjects with a focus on management, including food and beverage management, hotel and resort operations and event management.