DISTED College and Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL Partner Hotel to Strengthen Work Based Learning Pathways
DISTED College has taken a strong step in the direction of nurturing industry-ready graduates via a Work Based Learning(WBL) partnership with Gurney Bay Hotel. Signed under a five-year Memorandum of Understanding, the collaboration has opened up doors to real world learning opportunities for students while supporting the hotel’s and hospitality industry’s long term talent development needs.
The WBL programme is aimed at giving students a once in a blue moon opportunity to apply classroom knowledge directly in a professional environment. With Gurney Bay Hotel, a Parkroyal Partner Hotel on board, students can expect hands on roles aligned with their field of study, clear job descriptions, guided supervision, and performance feedback that contributes to their academic assessment and early career development.
The partnership aims to offer a pipeline to younger talent who are eager to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced hospitality setting. The hotel would be responsible for providing work placements and meaningful on the job training that mirrors real industry expectations. The college is responsible for supporting the process through continuous communication, student monitoring, and academic guidance to ensure the experience delivers maximum learning value.
