Passmores’ Business College Hospitality and Marketing Students, Lauren Sorensen and Mathew Luangrath were honoured this week as the results of the Commercial Education Society (CESA) examinations were announced.

Both students achieved equal First Place internationally in the Office Practice Fundamentals examination – an outstanding achievement! In addition, Elizabeth Pettitt a Legal and Real Estate student achieved equal Second Place internationally in the Word Processing 2 examination and Katherine Horne and Jessica Logan achieved equal Second Place in the Office Practice Fundamentals exam.

These results continue the strong tradition Passmores’ Business College has in achieving outstanding placings internationally in these coveted and strongly contested examinations. These students are to be commended on their achievement. Well Done!

Posted by passmores on March 31st, 2011
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On Wednesday 2^nd March, the Hospitality Course, went on a “Behind-the-scenes” tour of the Newcastle’s Crowne Plaza. It was a display of opened coloured umbrellas and the faint echoing sound of high heels pounding the pavement. The rain didn’t deter the students’ eagerness to enjoy this external educational experience, although huddling under the awning of Newcastle Crown Plaza soon made them appreciate personal space.

A short time after arriving the students were greeted by Kathy York the HR Director of the Newcastle Crowne Plaza. She escorted the Hospitality Course students inside and agreed to answer questions they had prepared. This interaction allowed the students to be educated in their evolving careers.

She explained her initial role with the enterprise was as a house keeper and how it has eventuated in her current position as the HR Director. This demonstration of advancement within her own career taught the students about goal setting and hardwork. The student’s were then able to view corporate meeting rooms where conferences are held between managers and potential clients. The Hospitality Course students were also educated on factors the enterprise take when dealing with clients. They cater for a variety of needs allowing conferences to be formal or informal.  This gave an insight to the way the Crowne Plaza organises formal discussions and finalize decisions. It is believed that we have a potential director amongst us as our own Mr. Daniel Turner had no qualms in sitting at the head of the table.

This first hand encounter allowed the students to experience the running of a successful established hotel enterprise. It was an educational excursion demonstrating how a leading hotel manages its daily routine, what the hotel has to offer and allowing the students to interact with staff members across all departments. Although the weather was unfavourable our students thoroughly enjoyed the outing.  We would like to thank the Newcastle Crowne Plaza for the opportunity and look forward to returning next year.

Posted by passmores on March 17th, 2011
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