Choice for better careers in tourism

The Industry Human Resource Development Unit (IHRD) within the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is once again launching the Choice programme.

Now in its eighth consecutive year, it is launched to coincide with the opening of the scholastic year. Choice is designed to give information and expose third-, fourth- and fifth-year students to careers in the tourism industry, showing that the industry can be a source of gainful and rewarding employment.

Choice, which ran last year, attracted the participation of 40 private, public and Church secondary schools. To date, around 20,000 students have participated. Students from each of the schools in Malta and Gozo participating in the programme are also encouraged to take part in a competition by submitting a tourism-related project.

Very innovative projects were created throughout the years, a sign that such students could be important players in the future of tourism.

Choice makes use of various resources. The brochure includes information on employment opportunities in tourism and provides students with useful information, such as applying for jobs and writing a good CV.

Choice is held in collaboration with the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS). The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has also supported the programme by encouraging their members to offer speakers for school talks and prizes for the competition.

For more information about the programme and other career awareness programmes, call Andre Arciola on 2291 5122 or e-mail choice@visitmalta.com.