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 Program Objective:

• Obtain knowledge about Campus and internship Interview
• Get to know about the career opportunities available in Abroad and cruise line shipping

Session Report:

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a career counseling programme on “The Role of Career Guidance in Abroad” for all second and final year MCHM students (70 students) on 19.07.24 . The resource person, Mr. Hemant Handore, Founder, My Overseas Career Consultant, Mumbai, created awareness among the students about the career opportunities aboard, especially in Mauritius and France, as well as cruise line companies. He gave a  detailed guidance to the students about the selection process, visa process timing, accommodation and food, leave, and medical benefits during the internship, and also explained the duration of the internship programme and salary. The students will be selected on the basis of their communication skills and technical knowledge. They got selected for this internship as well as the cruise line opportunity. Finally, students were able to get international exposure and job opportunities to work in Mauritius and France, as well as cruise line companies..

Program Outcome: After completing this counseling program students will be able to

• Obtained knowledge about Campus and internship Interview
• Got to know about the career opportunities available in in Mauritius and France as well as cruise Line Company
• Improved their Communication skills

HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a three-day workshop on Carving on 16.07.24 to 19.07.24 for the students of I and II years. Mr. Jayakumar Chandran  of  Prasanna Carving Academy, Chennai, was the resource person for the workshop. The chef said that carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and can be learnt with self-interest, dedication, creativity, concentration and knowledge of drawing in order to become good carvers. He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 and 5- petal flowers with radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root and water melon. They displayed their vegetable flower bouquets and carving arrangements in the college premises. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience. Totally, 72 students participated and got benefitted through this program.

The students of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in the millet maharani competition jointly organized by Aashirvaad and Dinamalar Newspaper on 25.2.24 at Madurai. Six students, Mr.Hemanathan G, Mr.Jegan M, Mr.Lakshmi Ramana P, Mr.Sanjay R, Mr.Saravana Kumar M, and Mr.Sriram G, from the first year, actively participated in the millet food competition. This competition motivated and encouraged the students and also made it a memorable experience.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Parents-Teachers Meet for the first and second-year students (69 students) on February 28, 2024at 2:00 P.M. The meeting was conducted under the guidance of Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, the Head of the department. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss students’ performance and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. The class in-charge announced the students’ attendance and internal marks, and also discussed the preparation for the semester examination. The PTA meeting concluded with a briefing on the progress and development of the students, emphasizing the joint effort of parents and teachers

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, organized an industrial visit to Munnar and Cochin for two days 22.2.2024 to 23.2.24. 46 students from I and II year MC&HM and Five faculty members participated in this visit. The Students visited various places in Munnar such as Rose garden, Mattupetty Dam, Top Station, Photo point, Attukkadu falls on 22.02.2024 and the next day the Students visited Wonderla Theme park in Cochin. Through this educational tour, the students gained experiential learning which helped them to understand the history, art and culture of the people, food habits, and social background of the local people in Kerala state. In this trip, students built closer bonds with their classmates, experienced new environments and enjoyed the day away from the classroom.

Program objective:

• The objective of this seminar is to explore and understand the evolving perceptions of career choices among students pursuing hospitality education.

Session Report:

              The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a career counseling program on July 11, 2024, focusing on the topic “Changing Perceptions of Career Choice among Hospitality Students.” The program featured Mr. Mohammed Sheriff, General Manager of GRT Hotel, Madurai, as the resource person. He interacted with 89 students, creating awareness and providing insights into the factors influencing career decisions in hospitality. He emphasized the importance of considering diverse career paths beyond traditional roles to enhance students’ career prospects. The seminar facilitated networking opportunities among students, faculty members, and industry professionals, fostering potential collaborations and partnerships within the hospitality sector. The career counseling program successfully addressed the changing perceptions of career choices in hospitality. It provided a platform for students to broaden their understanding and aspirations within the industry.

Program Outcome:

After completing this counseling program students will be able to

• This awareness encouraged the students to consider broader career options, enhancing their career prospects and aspirations.
• Participants gained a deeper understanding of the diverse career paths available within the hospitality industry, beyond traditional roles

 

 

                             The III & II year students of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Fresher’s Day Party on 05.07.2024 for the first year students, who joined in the academic year 2024-2025. The purpose of Fresher’s Day Party is to make the first year students to feel at home, to encourage their creative impulses and to boost their confidence levels. The senior students welcomed their juniors by presenting them with mementos. The program started with the cutting of a cake followed by the key note address delivered by Mr.C.SureshKumar, Head of the Department of MC&HM. The activities included the icebreaking session which helped the students to get to know each other. Every student got a chance to showcase their talents. Totally 86 students actively participated in this occasion

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a SLCS-Samaaj Seva—outreach Activity on “SWACHHTA HI SEVA- Cleanliness is Service”, as a cleaning activity at at keelakuyilkudi, Madurai on 05.7.2024. Totally 86 students and 5 faculty members took part in this program actively participated in this program.  During the program, several sequential activities were undertaken with the enthusiastic participation of everyone involved. It began with the arrival at the village and gathering at the Temple, where the students collectively initiated the cleaning process. The students’ efforts focused on meticulously removing plastic waste from the temple premises and its surroundings, ensuring a cleaner environment. Following this, the students responsibly discarded waste vegetation found in the area, further enhancing the cleanliness of the vicinity. Once the cleaning tasks were successfully completed, they shifted their attention to environmental conservation by planting saplings around the temple. This final step was not only a gesture of environmental stewardship but also a commitment to enhancing the natural beauty of the temple surroundings for future generations to enjoy. To put in a nutshell, through these sequential activities, the students demonstrated their dedication to both cleanliness and environmental sustainability, leaving a positive impact on the temple and its community.

The Outcome of the Program

The program resulted in a cleaner temple area and surroundings through effective waste removal and sapling planting, fostering community involvement and environmental stewardship.

                       An industrial visit to Tuticorin VOC Port Trust was organized for final year students (32 students) of Marine Catering and Hotel Management on 19.06.24. The students had a great opportunity to learn about the operations of the Tuticorin VOC Port Trust related to galley operations on cargo ships. Students also got the experience of witnessing a cargo ship, thereby learning its activities. The authorities at Tuticorin VOC Port Trust were kind enough to elaborately explain the day-to-day activities at the cargo galley. The students found the visit so useful and relevant to their studies.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Career Guidance program cum Alumnus Interaction for the final year (for 20 students) on 12.06.2024. Mr.Dhanaraj S, chief cook, Fleet Shipping Management, Mumbai , an alumnus (Batch 2014-2017) as resource person of this program.. He created awareness among the students about the “Hospitality Job Opportunities in Merchant Shipping”. He discussed how a career in shipping is perfect for individuals who are fascinated by the sea, love travelling to foreign ports and want to experience different cultures. International trade and commerce rely heavily on shipping and maritime transport. After completing their degree, they can join government or private shipping companies or various port agencies in India or abroad. The shipping industry is one of the best sectors to build their career in. Marine catering students can also join the merchant ship as general stewards and learn about the duties and responsibilities of a general steward, the importance of hygiene, safety measures, the selection process, and the documents required for joining the shipping company. This program boosted the confidence of the students.