Special project to assist lesser privileged children of Bodowitta

Eleven young people from the Bodowitta area received their certificates in Food and Beverage service after completing a three month course that comprised of theory and practical training in this area.

Mayor of Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Danasiri Amarathunge and Harpo Gooneratne presenting an award to a student

The training was organised by Harpo school of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Asha Foundation to provide young people living within the Bodowitta area with training in the hospitality industry to enable them to secure sustainable jobs.

After completing one month of theory training, the trainees were placed in reputable hotels in the Colombo area to put their knowledge into practice. The trainees have been able to gain an in-depth knowledge of hospitality and learn about all aspects of the industry including customer care, food and beverage service and health and safety.

The Mayor of Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Danasiri Amarathunge, Harpo Gooneratne Managing Director of the hotel school, Hiran Serasinghe, Consultant, Asoka Jayewardene Director of the school and other executives participated at the event.

Harpo School of Hospitality and Management and Asha Foundation are now planning training for a second cohort of students.Harpo school of Hospitality and Tourism Management in association with Princeton Institute of Education in Melbourne Australia is also now offering Diploma courses in Hospitality . Princeton Institute of Education is a private Registered Training Organization (RTO) in suburban Melbourne providing quality education in Hospitality, Business and English programs which are nationally recognized under the Australian Qualification Framework.