Ron Passagio with student Julia Camara,
who plans to return to Pine Brook in 2010
Ron Passagio introduces Pine Brook Country Club
Students from New College Nottingham have been chosen to undertake summer placements at an American Country Club for the tenth consecutive year, following a visit to the College by Ron Passagio, General Manager of Pine Brook Country Club near Boston, Massachusetts.
After a presentation to ncn Hospitality and Tourism Management students about the exclusive members club and the benefits of the summer internship programme, Ron interviewed the students individually for a select number of roles in the Guest Services department at Pine Brook.
The four successful students will depart for the USA in April 2010, where they will receive high-quality industry training and cater for private members in Pine Brook’s dining areas which include a large banqueting hall, snack bars and a grill restaurant.
Four further ncn students who completed a summer placement in 2009 plan to return to Pine Brook in 2010 to gain additional experience in the hotel and catering industry.
Alan Willis, ncn Higher Education Courses Co-ordinator said: “We are delighted to see ncn students chosen to work at Pine Brook once again. These assessed placements are a crucial part of their foundation degree qualification and give the students an opportunity to experience international service standards first-hand.”
Posted on 15th December 2009