A training partnership between TAFE NSW and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has been launched in response to the growing demand for job-ready professionals. Aimed at helping students fast-track their careers, the program offers trainees the opportunity to fill the record highs of tourism job vacancies, many of which remain...
A training partnership between TAFE NSW and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has been launched in response to the growing demand for job-ready professionals.
Aimed at helping students fast-track their careers, the program offers trainees the opportunity to fill the record highs of tourism job vacancies, many of which remain unfulfilled.
In a win-win situation for both students and the cruise sector, trainees will become qualified in a Certificate III in Travel or Certificate IV in Travel & Tourism, while securing immediate employment & gaining valuable experience, and providing the industry with much-needed new talent.
In addition to their qualification, trainees will work toward their CLIA accreditation, with access to the CLIA Learning Academy to supplement their development.
The first trainee in the program, 17-year-old Lindsay Campbell, has enjoyed on-the-job training as a Travel Assistant to Home-Based Agent of the Year Megan Catterall.
CLIA Managing Director Joel Katz said the traineeship program will offer a timely boost to the cruise sector.
“This traineeship allows our members to grow and redevelop their workforces in the short term while investing in a pipeline of talented bookings, customer service, and reservation agents,” he said.
“Our membership body is comprised of over 60 leading cruise lines and thousands of travel agents, so we’re excited to connect TAFE NSW students with potential employers.”
Pictured: CLIA Head of International Training & Development Peter Kollar with Campbell and Catterall.
