Steigenberger partner with the Federal Government and not-for-profit Arbeit und Leben e.V. to offer 15 young people from Barcelona a chance to train in its hotels

Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is living up to its status as a 2015 “Germany’s Top Employer” award winner by joining forces with the Federal Government and the not-for-profit education and training association Arbeit und Leben e.V. to offer 15 young people from Barcelona a chance to train in its hotels.

The young trainees will be living in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin, Bad Pyrmont and Kiel over the next three years once their training in the occupations of cook, hotel or restaurant specialist begins on 1 September. A total of seven Steigenberger hotels are taking part in an exchange project organised by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs within the scope of the MobiPro-EU Programme, a European Union scheme aimed at fostering the occupational mobility of young people from Europe who are interested in training.

Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG, stated: “Integration and international cooperation are enormously important topics for the Steigenberger Hotel Group. For this reason, we are particularly pleased to be able to support this project and offer the young people first-class training in the hotel business. The programme will strengthen their prospects and provide them with a high level of skills for the future.”

The young people will be provided with a mentor who provides support at a local level to help them find accommodation, enjoy their leisure time and deal with the various government authorities. The candidates have already undergone preparations for everyday life in Germany by completing a three-week practical placement in the companies. This programme has also included an intensive language course, excursions and city tours.

“We wish to offer these young people a second home in Germany and ensure that their apprenticeship gets off to a smooth start,” said Roberto Rojas, Head of Human Resources at Steigenberger Hotels AG. “Alongside the experience of everyday working life the participants will receive, personal mentoring, empathy and involvement in the social environment are all absolutely vital.”

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Steigenberger Hotels AG is one of Europe’s leading hotel companies. From its Head Office in Germany, the Steigenberger Group operates 112 hotels on three continents including 20 which are under construction or at the planning stage.

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts includes some of the most prestigious hotels in Europe, such as the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof and the Steigenberger Parkhotel in Düsseldorf. InterCityHotel is a medium-price brand that offers 38 hotels located in city centres and at airports. “Jaz in the City” is a new creative concept that will be launched in Amsterdam in October 2015.
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