Another successful internship programme at Montrose Holdings

Twenty-two young individuals started the new year on a high as they graduated from the Christmas Internship programme at Montrose Holdings Ltd, with participating divisions, Chickmont Foods Ltd and Ocean Hotels Barbados Ltd marking another successful programme.

During the celebratory ceremony on January 10 in the conference room of the luxurious O2 Beach Club & Spa, the interns received their official certificates to mark this milestone in their professional development.

CEO of Ocean Hotels Barbados, Patricia Affonso-Dass said the graduates benefited from the programme by being exposed to various roles across the group of companies – Chickmont Foods Ltd, and Ocean Hotels Barbados.

This programme further cemented the partnership between the company and tertiary, post-secondary and secondary institutions spanning across the island including Barbados Community College, Barbados Youth Advance Corps, Jean and Norma Holder Hospitality Institute, the King’s Trust International Programme, Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology, The Ellerslie School, The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, and Top Shelf Bartending Academy.

Independent candidates not actively enrolled in an institution, are also welcomed to the programme. Last December’s cohort of graduates included three of these applicants.

The interns were told that they had successfully taken the first step to launch their careers and that the invaluable experience gained during their weeks at the company would serve them well in their future careers. Montrose Holdings further underscored its commitment to supporting the youth and the community by fostering a culture of excellence, seizing every opportunity to do more and celebrating all achievements.

Six exemplary individuals in this cohort gave such outstanding performances during the internship, that they have now been integrated into the Montrose Holdings family on casual contracts.

Montrose Holdings said it looks forward to welcoming future applicants to its 2025 internship programme which will be offered during the Easter, summer and Christmas periods.

(PR)