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“Forge My Own Journey” UTM and SJM Foster Industry-Education Integration to Cultivate Talents
MACAU, May 13 - Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) have jointly launched the “SJM ‘Forge My Own Journey’ Development Programme”
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[{"type":"text","content":" MACAU, May 13 - Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) have jointly launched the “SJM ‘Forge My Own Journey’ Development Programme” starting this academic year. Through an innovative industry-education integration model, the programme paves a growth path that deeply combines theory and practice for students. Participants not only pursue their Bachelor’s degree at UTM but also undertake paid internships in various departments at SJM, such as Hotel Operations, Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage. This model, which integrates learning with work, aims to cultivate multi-disciplinary talents in integrated tourism and leisure industry, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The inaugural cohort of students is currently gaining experience and exploring career paths through the dual-track approach— combining classroom learning and workplace training, enjoying a unique university experience that allows them to forge their own growth trajectories. Sandra: Building Competence Through Work-Study Sandra Chan Chai Ut, a student in the Tourism Business Management programme, enrolled with the initial intention of studying while working. By stepping into society and experiencing the workplace early, she expects to complete her university studies while accumulating strength for her future career development. As a programme participant, she enjoys full-time employee benefits. Although her schedule is quite tight, it fills her life with motivation and hones her ability to work efficiently. Through practice, Sandra has come to understand that classroom theories can be directly applied to work. For instance, management courses teach students to break stereotypes about management levels, understand the working approaches of different tiers of management, and master practical management skills. Currently interning at the hotel front desk at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, she looks forward to gaining diverse experience across different departments in the future and aims to swiftly transition from student to working professional while improving her competence. Wendy: Integrating theory and practice Amidst increasingly fierce competition in the job market, the stability of “employment upon graduation” attracted Wendy, a Tourism Business Management student, to enroll in the programme. The program...