Students fly high at Bedford College with Monarch Airlines
Flying the flag for Bedford College, students
were presented with awards by Monarch Airlines to recognise their
achievements in Travel and Tourism studies.
This flagship partnership, now in its second
year, is going from success to success in delivering training for
cabin crew. Over a 10 week period Monarch Airlines assist
Bedford College in delivering training towards a professional
qualification (NCFE) for cabin crew. Students have the
advantage of learning from Monarch Airlines cabin crew and attend a
training day at Luton Airport’s specialist cabin trainer, where
their skills are put to the test.
Lisa Brooker (Lecturer Travel and
Tourism) said:
“Our students gain invaluable experience
in working with the cabin crew of Monarch Airlines. The
training day at the airport gives them a real bite of what it would
be like to work as cabin crew and the high standards
required.
“The training students undergo at Bedford
College gives them the feel of real work as a member of crew from
day 1 and in line with that students now wear uniform that includes
the Monarch logo.
“Our students are training for highly
competitive jobs in the airline industry and this partnership with
Monarch gives them the edge and sets them on their way to achieving
their wings.”
Warren Shenton (Safety and Emergency
Procedures Training and Development Officer, Monarch Airlines)
added:
“Bedford College is the only college that
Monarch Airlines works so closely with, where this unique
partnership gives students the opportunity to learn about safety
and emergency procedures direct from our cabin crew.
“Students at Bedford College are one step
ahead after completing this training. The partnership has
benefits for both partners as we get to know the students well and
if they decide on a career with Monarch Airlines they already have
an understanding of what that means and the opportunities open to
them.”
Congratulating students on their
achievements, Tom Kay (Bedfod College Director of Professional and
People Services) told them:
“Our Travel and Tourism Department is one
of the top 5 in the country and that means great teachers and great
partnerships. Our partnership with Monarch Airlines is a
fantastic success and that is reflected in these certificates of
achievement.
“I wish you every success as you go on to
further studies or employment, taking the excellent reputation of
Bedford College with you.”
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more information about Travel and Tourism courses on offer at
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