Hashoo Foundation to collaborate with UAJK for pioneering Hospitality Education
Saba Noor
Muzaffarabad, The Hashoo School of Hospitality
Management (HSHM) has announced a strategic collaboration with the University
of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) to launch comprehensive hospitality
educational projects and skill development programs aimed at empowering the youth
in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The landmark announcement of the forthcoming Hospitality
Management degree program was made following a special visit to the King
Abdullah Campus of The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir by Chief Secretary
of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Dawood Muhammad Bareach, Secretary Higher
Education, Zaheer-ud-Din Qureshi, and a delegation from Hashoo Foundation.
During their visit, a warm reception was extended to the
dignitaries by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Registrar Prof
Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, Director of Finance and Planning Dr. Bilal Abbasi, Deans,
Heads of various Departments, and faculty members.
The highlight of the visit was the revelation of plans for
the establishment of the Hashoo School of Hospitality Management at King
Abdullah Campus. Commencing from April 2024, the school will offer an
innovative program in Hospitality & Tourism Management. The curriculum,
meticulously crafted by Sheffield University UK, ensures global recognition,
and students have the unique option to complete their third year at Sheffield
University or attain an Associate degree after two years at IMSciences.
Internship opportunities will be facilitated in collaboration
with renowned establishments such as Marriott, PC, and Hotel One, providing
students with invaluable hands-on experience. Graduates of this program can
anticipate guaranteed job offers, addressing the pressing issue of skilled
leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry in Pakistan.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi,
Vice-Chancellor University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, expressed the
significance of academia aligning with industry, foreseeing positive dividends
for both partners. He affirmed his commitment to ensuring the program's success
and its potential to attract a multitude of aspiring students.
Director Finance and Planning, Dr. Bilal Abbasi, underscored
the importance of the hospitality industry in Azad Jammu and Kashmir,
emphasizing the need for education in hospitality and tourism to provide
students with global opportunities.
With a global curriculum and seasoned faculty from around the
world, HSHM is poised to offer world-class education in hospitality, tourism,
and hotel management, with plans to expand to other cities across Pakistan.
The Hashoo Foundation, committed to nurturing partnerships
with prestigious institutions, industry leaders, and cultural entities
globally, aims to foster innovation, excel in research, and establish
international connections, benefiting Pakistani and Kashmiri students, faculty,
and the broader communities they serve.
