Under the National Training and Retraining Program in the hospitality and tourist industries, almost 2,000 hospitality enthusiasts have been chosen to hone their abilities and advance professionally.
The Hotel, Catering, and Tourism Training Institute (HOTCATT) will provide the recipients with training in subjects including food and beverage skills, restaurant management, conferencing, banqueting, event management, front desk duties, housekeeping, tour guiding, and culinary skills.
Under the Ghana COVID-19 Alleviation and Resuscitation of Enterprises Support (CARES) Obaatan Pa initiative, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministries of Tourism, Employment, and Labour Relations, and the Social Partnership Council are collaborating on the project.
Recovery
Elsie Klufio, the HOTCATT's Principal Accountant, stated that the organization understood the program's importance in determining the personnel in the hospitality and tourist industries, particularly while the globe was recuperating from the COVID-19 epidemic.
"It had a severe impact on this industry, which had an impact on the people whose livelihoods depended on it. Travel restrictions, lockdowns, and other socially isolating measures were implemented in a place known for its bright energy and capacity to unite people, which led to a dramatic drop in income and extensive job losses.
"Many employees are still looking for opportunities to improve their skills so they can deal with the difficulties and problems they encounter. Therefore, the training and retraining plan has arrived at the right time, according to the speaker.
competent instructors
The parties concerned were also praised by Ms. Klufio for enabling training for the hospitality and tourist sectors and for acknowledging the hardships of workers.
As service providers, our top priority is to make sure that every recipient receives training that is of the highest caliber, she added. "The government is footing the expense of tuition for all the beneficiaries.
Additionally, Ms. Klufio disclosed that a group of expert trainers with years of experience and the most recent industry insights had been created to guarantee that recipients received the most current and pertinent training.
economic expansion
Enoch Obeng-Darko, the head of the international and research economic policy unit, claimed that one of the main forces behind Ghana's economic growth was the hospitality and tourist industries.
It encourages local companies, draws in foreign cash through tourism earnings, and adds to the GDP of the nation. The industry attracts both domestic and international investment, promoting company growth and entrepreneurship.
"Entrepreneurs have possibilities to start and grow their enterprises thanks to the development of hotels and resorts, restaurants, tour operators, and other tourism-related industries. According to him, this investment influx helps Ghana's economy grow overall.
Skills
The world was changing quickly, and Mr. Obeng-Darko noted that it was crucial for workforces to be prepared with the abilities and information required to adapt.
The course is concentrated on improving skills, work ethics, productivity, and attitudinal development. It aims to improve workers' chances of returning to the labor force at greater levels of performance or productivity.
Additionally, it is intended to give our recipients the chance to improve and learn new skills.
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