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On 21 September, Sant Pol Hospitality & Culinary Business School (St.Pol HC) hosted a roundtable as part of the MCEU Hospitality project, bringing together experts and professionals from different organisations to discuss the role of micro-credentials in the hospitality sector.
Titled “Micro-Credentials in Hospitality: From Pilot Results to Labour Market Impact”, the session provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives and reflect on the importance of micro-credentials, their value for the industry and their potential impact on the labour market.
Discussing the Role of Micro-Credentials in Hospitality
The roundtable focused on the value of micro-credentials for the hospitality sector and the relationship between skills development, education and labour market needs.
Participants shared different perspectives on how micro-credentials can contribute to skills development and professional learning. The discussion also addressed the importance of ensuring that these credentials are meaningful for learners, recognised by employers and valued across the sector.
By bringing together representatives from different areas of hospitality, education and professional development, the session encouraged an exchange of ideas on the opportunities and challenges associated with micro-credentials and their role in responding to the industry's evolving needs.
Bringing Together Experts from Across the Sector
The roundtable featured contributions from Zhandra Fuentes Ayala (Hosco), Anastasia Pouliou (Cedefop), Maj-Britt Briem (Confederation of Icelandic Enterprises), Nil Mas Torné (F&B Manager of Aqua Hotel Group and St.Pol Alumni) and Noèlia Costa (HR at Aqua Hotel Group), and Mikkel Egehave (Diplomasafe).
Their participation brought together a range of professional perspectives, enriching the conversation around micro-credentials and their relevance to hospitality education, industry skills and the labour market.
The event was organised in collaboration with Iðan fræðslusetur and the Icelandic Travel Industry Association (Samtök ferðaþjónustunnar), with St.Pol HC hosting the session. Participants joined both in person and online, contributing to the exchange of experiences and ideas.
Continuing the Work Through MCEU Hospitality
The roundtable provided another opportunity for partners and participants to exchange views on the development of micro-credentials in hospitality and their potential value beyond the pilot phase.
Collaboration between education providers, employers and other stakeholders remains important to exploring how these learning opportunities can respond to the needs of the sector and support talent development.
Through its participation in the MCEU Hospitality project, St.Pol HC continues to contribute to the discussion around micro-credentials and their role in the future of hospitality skills and professional learning.
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