A new scholarship aimed at supporting women in the hospitality industry has been launched by The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) local sub-branch.
The scholarship hopes to offer a unique opportunity for Hunter women currently employed in AHA member venues to develop leadership skills and industry network connections.
Recipients will take part in a program led by former Solotel CEO and industry powerhouse Justine Baker and author, founder, international business leader and strategy consultant Gill McLaren.
“This scholarship is the first of its kind for AHA Newcastle Hunter,” AHA Newcastle Hunter President Mick Starkey said.
“In hospitality, we give so much back to the community in the form of sponsorships, fundraisers, disaster appeals, you name it and we’re the first to dig deep because that’s what we love to do, but we also need to support those within our industry.
“We want women working at all levels of our industry both now and into the future and this scholarship is just one way we can make sure hospitality is viewed as a career that can take you anywhere. It doesn’t have to be a transient role. It’s a place that can and will support you to be whatever you want to be.”
The inaugural scholarships will be awarded to three recipients who will take part in the program for six months.
Applications are now open. Hunter women currently employed in AHA member venues should submit their application at ahanewcastlehunter.org before 11.59am Wednesday, 1 March 2023.
