BHA Press release on the new opening for scholarship program 2013
Scholarships Boost Employment Among Bali’s Youth
Denpasar, Bali, April 25, 201 - Announcing that its
scholarship program is again open to young Balinese, Bali Hotels
Association (BHA) has underlined its commitment to developing and
empowering the local community.
BHA Chairmain Alessandro Migliore pointed out
that the association sees the scholarship program as part of its duty as one of
the most-important industries on the island.
“It’s vital to our industry to improve the
community in which we live so that the Balinese people themselves benefit from
the wealth that travel and tourism bring,” he said.
“Our support comes in two forms: the hotels
choose the candidates in the initial stages,” he added. “Thereafter, students
that are eligible for full scholarships receive financial support provided by
the Inspirasia Foundation, while students that are eligible for partial
scholarships get funds from the foundation and other sources including hotel
sponsors.”
Recipients of the scholarships are keen to
sing the praises of the program.
“’Extraordinary’ is the word I would use
to explain the impact that the BHA scholarship has had on my life,” said Pipit
Widayanti. Pipit graduated this year with
sponsorship from Club Med, and is now working for the St Regis Bali and The
Laguna a Luxury Collection.
Meanwhile, Luh
Ari Padmayani, completed the program in 2010 after receiving sponsorship from
the Four Seasons Resort. She is now working at a senior level —Assistant HR
Manager at Alila Villas Uluwatu. She said: “This scholarship program meant a lot to me and my family and it taught
me that nothing is impossible as long as you wish for it and work hard to
achieve it.”
Seven scholars
graduated on April 20 this year, including Pipit, along with Dewa Ayu Putu
Erdisoviantini (supported by the Bali Hyatt); Ni Wayan Restika Paramita
(supported by Amandari); Ni Putu Sri Antari Pratiwi (also supported by
Amandari); (supported by Novotel Benoa); I Putu Subiantara Saputra, (supported
by The Legian); I Kadek Alga Aditya, FB Service Management (supported by Grand
Hyatt Bali).
BHA scholarship scheme celebrates one decade of success
Bali Hotels Association Launched a Scholarship Paradigm Book
BHA scholarship scheme celebrates one decade of success
Bali Hotels Association Launched a Scholarship Paradigm Book
2013 Board Members
Chairman: Alessandro Migliore
General Manager, The Royal Beach Seminyak
Vice-Chairman: Jean-Charles Le Coz
General Manager, Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Executive Director:Djinaldi Gosana
Director of Finance: Stephane Varoquier
General Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Director of Marketing & Media Relations: Ron Nomura
Director of Marketing, Hyatt Resorts Bali
Director of Environment: Christiane Wasfy
General Manager, Anantara Seminyak Bali
Director of Government & Organizations Relations: Hengky
Tambayong
General Manager, Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset RoadBali
Director of Education, Training & Scholarships: Francis
Dehnhardt
General Manager, Aerowisata Sanur Beach Bali
Director of Safety And Security: Troy Sinclair
General Manager, Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Day Spa
Director of Community Relations & Charity: Virginie
Sandstrom
General Manager, Harris Resort Kuta
Director of Sports, Arts & Cultural Activities: I Nyoman
Sudana
Executive Assistant Manager, Bali Tropic Resort & Spa
For more about Bali Hotels Association, visit www.balihotelsassociation.com
For more about Bali Is My Life, visit www.baliismylife.com,
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For further information, contact:
Alessandro Migliore
Chairman | chairman@balihotelsassociation.com
Nia Septinawati
Scholarship and Education Program | hr@balihotelsassociation.com
For press inquiries, contact: Rebecca Leppard
Media & Public Relations | pr@balihotelsassociation.com
Tourism workers demand lower certification fees
Bali Daily
The Bali Tourism Workers Association (SP-Par) is demanding that
the government lower the fees to take part in the certification process.
The association chairman, Putu Satyawira Mahendra, told Bali Daily on Wednesday that only 1,500 out of 10,000 workers had already obtained the required certification.
“The high fees to enroll in the certification programs have prevented many workers from taking these examinations, although they are badly needed to upgrade their level of professionalism,” Mahendra said.
Tourism workers are now hoping that the government revises the fees to allow more people the opportunity to become certified.
Mahendra said that a participant had to pay Rp 350,000 (US$36) per subject for the examinations.
“The examination requirements differ from one another, depending on job position. Workers in higher positions have to pay more as they have to take more subjects to upgrade,” he explained.
Mahendra also complained that the materials for the examinations were generally similar despite the fact that the workers had different types of jobs.
“It is strange that people working in the kitchen department and those in the front office have to take similar kinds of tests. Their job descriptions are very different. Why should they take the same tests,” he questioned.
The fees for all the exams are also similar. “Can you imagine that workers who do not work in the kitchen have to pay similar fees, while they do not have to take practical examinations, such as cooking, which requires a lot of ingredients and equipment,” he said.
The idea to generalize the tests, the fees and way of doing the tests was also far from idealistic. “Every person working in a hotel has their own specific job description. Even those working in the kitchen are divided into several sections — pastry, Western food, and other such things,” he added.
The need to improve the certification examinations and the whole system is urgent given that Indonesia is now approaching the deadline for the enforcement of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, which will open the ASEAN region to a free flow of workers and professionals.
In the meantime, Ida Bagus Kade Subhiksu, head of the Bali Tourism office, said that the competency tests required for the certification were a must in tourism.
“Both employers and workers should have a similar perception on the need to get the certificates. Employers are encouraged to support their workers in terms of giving them time and financial assistance,” Subhiksu said.
Separately, Ketut Putra Suartana, chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Profession Certification Board (LPS) commented that in Bali the provincial and regional administrations had so far financed the certification programs.
“The program is free. Workers will only have to come and attend the exams, but only a very few show up,” Suartana added.
In Bali, the local government has provided 5,000 posts for tourism workers to take part in the certification programs, which is in addition to the 5,800 posts given by the central government.
The association chairman, Putu Satyawira Mahendra, told Bali Daily on Wednesday that only 1,500 out of 10,000 workers had already obtained the required certification.
“The high fees to enroll in the certification programs have prevented many workers from taking these examinations, although they are badly needed to upgrade their level of professionalism,” Mahendra said.
Tourism workers are now hoping that the government revises the fees to allow more people the opportunity to become certified.
Mahendra said that a participant had to pay Rp 350,000 (US$36) per subject for the examinations.
“The examination requirements differ from one another, depending on job position. Workers in higher positions have to pay more as they have to take more subjects to upgrade,” he explained.
Mahendra also complained that the materials for the examinations were generally similar despite the fact that the workers had different types of jobs.
“It is strange that people working in the kitchen department and those in the front office have to take similar kinds of tests. Their job descriptions are very different. Why should they take the same tests,” he questioned.
The fees for all the exams are also similar. “Can you imagine that workers who do not work in the kitchen have to pay similar fees, while they do not have to take practical examinations, such as cooking, which requires a lot of ingredients and equipment,” he said.
The idea to generalize the tests, the fees and way of doing the tests was also far from idealistic. “Every person working in a hotel has their own specific job description. Even those working in the kitchen are divided into several sections — pastry, Western food, and other such things,” he added.
The need to improve the certification examinations and the whole system is urgent given that Indonesia is now approaching the deadline for the enforcement of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, which will open the ASEAN region to a free flow of workers and professionals.
In the meantime, Ida Bagus Kade Subhiksu, head of the Bali Tourism office, said that the competency tests required for the certification were a must in tourism.
“Both employers and workers should have a similar perception on the need to get the certificates. Employers are encouraged to support their workers in terms of giving them time and financial assistance,” Subhiksu said.
Separately, Ketut Putra Suartana, chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Profession Certification Board (LPS) commented that in Bali the provincial and regional administrations had so far financed the certification programs.
“The program is free. Workers will only have to come and attend the exams, but only a very few show up,” Suartana added.
In Bali, the local government has provided 5,000 posts for tourism workers to take part in the certification programs, which is in addition to the 5,800 posts given by the central government.
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