A Very Welcome Visit From Italy

On November 12th, Yorke Institute, represented by CEO Mr Anamalay and by Manager Ms Jenarthan, took part in a very interesting meeting that saw hospitality representatives of some of the major TAFE institutes in Melbourne, representatives of the Australian Culinary Federation and Les Touques Blanches and key operators from the hospitality industry welcoming Mr Andrea Sinigaglia, general Manager of the ALMA hospitality school.

ALMA is the world's leading international educational and training centre for Italian Cuisine.
ALMA educates chefs and sommeliers from all around the world, forming professionals of Italian Cuisine with training programs at the highest level, executed by world's leading teachers. ALMA has its Headquarters in the magnificent Palazzo Ducale of Colorno near Parma, equipped with the latest teaching and cooking facilities.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne, to help Mr Sinigaglia in understanding better the hospitality industry in Australia and seek strategic partnerships with Australian schools, endorsed the event.

The meeting soon took on the shape of a real debate, with guests interacting whilst discussing the hospitality education issues, training packages and benefits of an ALMA's experience for hospitality students and graduates.

As a private provider, Yorke outlined that costs could be an issue for students but, speaking from a privately owned business, indicated how students would be willing to pay the price if recognition into Australian Qualifications was guaranteed and clear course outcomes for future career was presented in the overall plan.

Mr Sinigaglia will keep in touch with all attendees seeking for their guidance and experience to evaluate the following options: post apprenticeship course and professional development for hospitality trainers in Italy. ALMA also hopes that it will be possible to follow similar steps of the Cordon Bleu experience in Australia.

Yorke Institute is ready to help as much as they can to provide ALMA with useful feedback to enable them to bring to Australia their knowledge and high standards in hospitality.

For more information visit ALMA's web site: http://www.alma.scuolacucina.it/en/alma/default.aspx