The Tribune

More than 150 students will next week participate in the first graduation exercise for Baha Mar’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI), a non-profit training organisation supported by the resort developer.

The students, chosen from 3,500 applicants, were selected to enter the programme to receive training in day and evening classes as part of Baha Mar’s multi-million- dollar investment in training and recruiting Bahamians for more than 4,000 jobs.

The 16-week day classes, for men and women aged 16 to 24 years-old, provided communication skills and soft skills, such as time management, which can enable them to better function as employees in the workplace.

The course taught job readiness, leadership, numeracy and parenting skills. The evening classes provided enhanced workplace skills for persons aged 25 years and older.

“We are developing a world class service culture at Baha Mar, and LDI is an important part of that formula,” said Paul Pusateri, Baha Mar’s chief operating officer.

“These students should be commended for their dedication to this training, and for their willingness to invest in themselves. It is hard work, but it will truly prepare them to work among the best in the hospitality industry.”

Candidates who successfully demonstrated a commitment to the Baha Mar Standards during the course will be offered employment at Baha Mar in areas such as food and beverage, housekeeping, cleaning services, grounds maintenance and security.

The graduation ceremony will be held on May 27 at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort.