Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels Host a Graduation Ceremony for Students

2024-11-21 10:13:32 Education

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Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, in collaboration with HOPE Foundation and InterGlobe Foundation hosted a graduation ceremony at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity to celebrate the achievements of the 2023 and 2024 batches of students from the Nursing Assistant Program, Retail, and Hospitality courses. This impactful corporate social responsibility initiative aims to provide young individuals from disadvantaged societies with employable skills. Over 130 students were awarded their NSDC certificates at the ceremony.

The association between Accor India and HOPE Foundation commenced in 2012, when the two organizations partnered to create the 'Accor Centre of HOPE,' a facility dedicated to helping socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. Subsequently, InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe Foundation joined forces, further strengthening the impact and reach of the program. Together Accor India, and InterGlobe Hotels provided a unified program offering integrated skill development opportunities in Retail, Hospitality, and Nursing Assistant fields for underprivileged youth. These programs included three months of classroom training and three months of practical on-the-job experience, culminating in an NSDC certification and paving the way for sustainable careers for the graduates.

The training programs have been a resounding success, transforming the lives of over 220 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with over 150 graduates being successfully employed, enabling them to overcome social and financial barriers.

Garth Simmons, Chief Operating Officer Asia, PME at Accor said, "We are incredibly proud of these young individuals who have shown immense dedication and perseverance. This program is a testament to our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed."

Mr. JB Singh, President and CEO, InterGlobe Hotels, added, "We are proud to see our skill development initiative empower youth and transform lives. By providing access to high-quality and job-oriented training programs, we empower the students with the tools they need to confidently enter the workforce and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social fabric of our country. We remain committed to giving back to our community through our CSR initiatives and will continue to evolve and enhance the program to meet the changing demands of the job market and foster a new generation of skilled professionals."

ABOUT HOPE FOUNDATION

HOPE Foundation is a pan-India organization dedicated to catalyzing change for the underprivileged through education, training, and health programs. With over 20 years of experience in the training field, HOPE Foundation impacts the lives of more than 50,000 children, women, and men annually. Their major areas of intervention include educating underprivileged children, providing healthcare, training young individuals for a living, and offering grants or interest-free loans to launch small businesses.

ABOUT ACCOR

Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,500 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit www.group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT INTERGLOBE HOTELS

InterGlobe Hotels (IGH) is a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises Private Limited and Accor Asia Pacific. It was established in 2004 to develop a network of 'ibis' hotels throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Through its constant commitment to innovation, efficiency, and collaboration, InterGlobe Hotels has challenged conventional wisdom, reimagined the hotel experience and implemented operational excellence to offer its guests truly exceptional services. InterGlobe Group, through its various partners in India, has a portfolio of 30 hotels in 14 cities, including 21 operational and 2 under construction hotels of IGH. The total footprint of the portfolio will be close to 6,000 keys by 2025. The company currently has properties in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Pune, Nashik, Jaipur, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore and Thane. InterGlobe Hotels is recipient of many prestigious awards and accolades including Golden Peacock Award for Risk Management, IGBC Green Champion Award and the AON Commitment to Engagement award.