Griffith Business School students have had the opportunity to learn from one of the biggest players on the south east’s tourism scene.
The Star Gold Coast hosted seven students for a 75-hour internship, taking them from front office through to concierge and housekeeping.
“This gives our students real-life experience in a very high profile organisation. It’s not only related to the student’s degrees, but also to their potential career path,” said Dr Caroline Riot, First Year Coordinator at Griffith Business School.
“It gives them an edge because they’re being exposed to the ins and outs of everyday work life, within a supervised context.
“They’re being challenged by industry leaders who have a wealth of experience to share. They’re guided through in a very safe and structured way to gain the skills they need to get a start in this business.”
Neseema Mustapha, a Tourism and Hospitality student, said this was a fantastic opportunity.
“Although I have a