AHA PHILIPPINES
The AHA USA Internship Program
is an integral part of all diploma programs at AHA Philippines. For most of our students, this internship will be their first working experience in the global hospitality industry. The AHA Philippines's main point of competitive difference is our internationally renowned structured USA internship program. With 20 years of proven training experience, and in partnership with some of the most prestigious hotels and resorts in the United States, AHA provides students with the finest -- and most fun -- practical training program in the world. The fact that AHA works hand-in-hand with our host training properties both in the USA and in our host countries, guarantees that the success of this one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime experience will NEVER be left to chance!"We are guided by a shared vision of providing quality education and training in the field of hospitality. AHA Philippines is focused on culinary arts, as we envision furthering professionalizing culinary education in the Philippines, and the Asia Pacific region. Believing in the potential of Filipinos to excel in this field, AHA Philippines strives to be a medium whereby Filipinos inclined towards the Culinary arts and Hospitality Industry can be honed and developed to become professional chefs and Ambassadors of the Hospitality Industry."SERVICE BASICS The American Hospitality Academy has been providing comprehensive internships for hospitality students around the world for 20 years. More than 1000 students from 100 academic institutions in the United States and foreign countries participate annually in the Academy's training program. AHA works in collaboration with American-based hospitality businesses whose resort properties serve as practical training sites. In addition to practical training, a network of hospitality educators from prestigious universities around the world actively works with the Academy as global training partners.An established International Cultural Exchange Program, the AHA began providing structured training opportunities for students seeking a career in the hospitality industry in 1986. The AHA is designated by the United States Department of State as a sponsor of an Exchange Visitor Program in accordance with the administrative regulations issued under the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961.
U.S. Interns(Others - U.S.A.)
Responsibilities:
The combined Service Basics and U.S. Internship Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students of hospitality and tourism who wish to further hone their skills and competencies through a one month course on Service Basics, which can be taken at AHA Philippines either on-line, or by residential mode, followed by a 6 month to 12 month practical hands on internship training in the United States, following the internship program of The American Hospitality Academy, USA. (Please refer to www.americanhospitalityacademy.com). Internship could be in any of the
Following areas: front office, food service, and resort activities.
The AHA Philippines's main point of competitive difference is our internationally renowned structured USA internship program. With 20 years of proven training experience, and in partnership with some of the most prestigious hotels and resorts in the United States, AHA provides students with the finest -- and most fun -- practical training program in the world. The fact that AHA works hand-in-hand with our host training properties both in the USA and in our host countries, guarantees that the success of this one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime experience will NEVER be left to chance!
AHA USA Internship Components
Paid Internships in the United States at Premiere Hotel Companies
Furnished Housing, Utilities, and Transportation to and from training site and housing
SERVLEAD Internship Manual
Real "On the Job" Training
Training Plans and Competencies
Classroom Training on Leadership and Cultural Awareness
Passport to Culture Program
Community Service Involvement
Evaluations
AH&LA Certification
Depending on the training site the participant is assigned to, he or she will be eligible for either the Stipend program or the salaried program. Please note that the training location/partner hotel determines the program, and that the participant can only be eligible for one type of program, not both.
Under the Stipend program
A flat stipend fee of US$400 per month for the duration of the program, in addition to the above benefits.
Under the Salaried program
Aside from the above-mentioned benefits, a salary between US$8 and US$10.50 per hour depending on the number of hours they work, determined by the training site the participant is under.
AHA Partner Hotels include: Marriott, Hilton, Ritz Carlton, Westin, Starwood, Holiday Inn, Radisson and many premier vacation ownership properties. Please visit our Industry Partners page to view a full list of training locations.
Following is a list of estimated expenses a participant to the AHA USA Paid Internships program may incur (rates in US dollars). The participant is expected to pay for the following:
Program Fee $1,200
Administrative Fee $300
Insurance Fee (as required by US laws) approximately $45 for every month of Internship
(Exact amount depending on age of participant)
US Visa application $100
Roundtrip airfare to Training Site (exact amount depends on travel fees and training location)
Requirements:
Good communication and interpersonal skills.Ü
Positive attitude with a strong passion to provide excellent customerÜ service.
Well groomed with friendly and cheerful personality.Ü
Energetic, hardworking, self-motivated and a good team player with theÜ ability to multi-task.
Reserve a slot for our ORIENTATION (FREE OF CHARGE) held every Saturday at 10 AM. RSVP.You may call Chef Florence at 63-02-892-77-02or email them at
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fhassig@ahaphil.com.You may also visit us at AHA Philippines, 2/F Aguirre Bldg., 108 H.V. dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City.
