The Tribune

ONE hundred and fifty students will participate in the first graduation exercise for Baha Mar’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI), a non-profit training institute supported by the luxury resort, next week.

The students, chosen from 3,500 applicants, were selected to enter the challenging programme to receive training in day and evening classes as part of Baha Mar’s multimillion-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, provided communication skills and soft skills such as time management that can enable them to better function as employees in the workplace. Additionally, the course taught job readiness, leadership, numeracy and parenting skills. The evening classes provided enhanced workplace skills for persons aged 25 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 extended an offer of employment at Baha Mar in job areas such as food and beverage, housekeeping, cleaning services, grounds maintenance and security.

The graduation ceremony will be held next Tuesday at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort.