Intercontinental Hotels Group's (IHG) training arm has launched an internship programme at InterContinental Regency Bahrain, aimed at demonstrating the function of the property operation, maintenance and energy conservation (POMEC) department in the hospitality sector.
Ten students from Bahrain Polytechnic began the programme, which is being conducted under the guidance of IHG Academy at the hotel’s premises, on January 25 and will continue until mid-February.
InterContinental Regency Bahrain hotel manager Mohammed Sanad said: "Our aim is to motivate young individuals who may be our potential employees in the near future. Such programme proves to be vital for individuals to understand the importance of the POMEC department in the hospitality sector.
"The students undergoing this exposure are certain to benefit as this programme provides them with knowledge about the significance of their department for the successful functioning of a hotel.
"This further gives them an insight into the functioning of hotels, making them well primed before they begin their professional career where actual field exposure is the best way to learn. Moreover, it is a great opportunity for the students in the Kingdom to acquire the skills necessary for them to excel in their career."
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Led by the hotel’s chief engineer Lawrence D'Souza, the internship programme is being conducted in cooperation with his supervisory team members.
The 10 students are currently pursuing engineering degrees and, at the end of their internship, will be awarded recognition certificates to confirm their successful programme completion.
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