1. Educational and Training Programmes Dr Stylianos Mavromoustakos Executive Director, Intercollege

2. Topics Background Objectives Development Future 2

3. Why EMAT? Joint Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean – July 2008, Paris 3

4. The future of the Euro-Mediterranean region lies in improved socio-economic development, solidarity, regional integration, sustainable development and knowledge. There is a need to increase co-operation in areas such as business development, trade, the environment, energy, water management, agriculture, food safety and security, transport, maritime issues, education, vocational training, science and technology, culture, media, justice and law, security, migration, health, strengthening the role of women in society, civil protection, tourism, urban planning, ports, decentralized co-operation, the information society and competitive clusters. 4

5. Why EMAT? Joint Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean – July 2008, Paris 5 Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean minsterial - Conference – November 2008, Marseille

6. 6 In accordance with the first Euro-Mediterranean Ministerial Meeting on Tourism (Fez., Morocco, 2-3 April,2008), Ministers agreed to take steps to prepare and implement cooperation actions, particularly in the areas of vocational education and training, cultural heritage, institutional capacity building, investment promotion and statistics, drawing on existing programmes and in favour of sustainable development of tourism. In this context Ministers emphasized the paramount importance that should be given to reinforcing the identification of investment opportunities as well as the promotion of joint-ventures in the tourism sector. They reiterated the central role of the private sector in this field, as the flow of investments to the tourist destinations in Mediterranean Partner Countries constitutes an essential tool to further support and develop this vital sector. Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean minsterial - Conference – November 2008, Marseille

7. Why EMAT? Joint Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean – July 2008, Paris 7 Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean minsterial - Conference – November 2008, Marseille Euro-Mediterranean Restaurant Federation (EMRF) was established in Egypt 2009

8. 8 Balkan Alliance of Hotel Association Pancyprian Restaurant’s & Entertainment Establishments Owners Association (PASIKA) Egyptian Chamber of Tourism Establishments (CTE) Hellenic Restaurant Federation – Greece (POESE) Jordan Restaurant Association (JRA) Morocco National Restaurants Federation Palestinian Committee for Restaurants & Touristic Services Federation of Syrian Chamber of Tourism Syndicate of Restaurants Owners of Lebanon

9. Why EMAT? Joint Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean – July 2008, Paris 9 Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean minsterial - Conference – November 2008, Marseille Euro-Mediterranean Restaurant Federation (EMRF) was established in Egypt 2009 Euro-Mediterranean Academy of Tourism (EMAT) was established in Cyprus 2010

10. The mission statement of EMAT To promote the highest standards in Education, Training and Professional Practice for the benefit of the Euro-Mediterranean Tourism Industry. 10

11. Objectives To act as an Academic Body awarding Hospitality and Tourism Qualifications at craft, supervisory and management levels. To support the Hospitality and Tourism Industry with relevant training programmes for existing employees and to promote Continuous Professional Development. To support and engage in Hospitality and Tourism related research and to disseminate the research findings. To promote Best Practice for the Hospitality and Tourism Education and Industry. 11

12. Continue… To promote the mutual recognition of Hospitality and Tourism Qualifications, within the Euro-Mediterranean region, through the Educational and Training Programmes of EMAT. To provide networking opportunities between the Hospitality and Tourism Educational sector with industry professionals, to exchange knowledge and examine future trends. To publish reports, professional guides and directories. To promote e-learning aiming at improving the knowledge and skills of students Industry Professionals. 12

13. Actively Promote Professional Excellence Through Educational & Training Programmes By designing industry specific courses By covering the basic Hospitality occupations By specifying the Knowledge, Skills and Expertise By establishing different levels for each occupation By creating specialized training modules for continuous professional development (CPD) 13

14. EMAT Courses Front Office Department Programs For Trainee Receptionists (Certificate) For Receptionists (Intermediate Diploma) For Front Office Supervisors (Diploma) 14

15. EMAT Courses Food and Beverages Service Programs For Trainee Waiters (Certificate) For Waiters (Intermediate Diploma) For F&B Service Supervisors (Diploma) 15

16. EMAT Courses Housekeeping Department Programs For Room Maids (Certificate) For Floor Supervisors (Intermediate Diploma) For Housekeepers (Diploma) 16

17. EMAT Courses Food Production and Culinary Arts Programs For Trainee Cooks (Certificate) For Cooks (Intermediate Diploma) For Pastry Cooks (Intermediate Diploma) For Executive Chefs (Diploma) 17

18. EMAT Courses Supervisory Skills Common Course for all Departments Essential CPD Course for all Supervisors Pre-requisite for the award of Diploma in: o Rooms Division Operations o Food & Beverage Operations o Hotel Supervisory Management 18

19. Courses Duration Recommended Teaching Hours Certificate 180 hrs Intermediate Diploma180 hrs Diploma180 hrs Supervisory Skills 36 hrs Courses could be offered F/T or P/T Individual modules for special needs Continuous Professional Development 19

20. Who can offer the EMAT Courses Educational Institutions Training Providers Hospitality & Tourism Operators National Tourism Organizations Members of EMAT 20

21. Future How the system could operate for the benefit of the Euro-Mediterranean Tourism Industry? How can we engage the Educational Professional and Industry related sectors? How can we promote partnerships to benefit the Euro-Med Hospitality and Tourism Industry? How the industry could re-act to this potential? What are the funding opportunities? 21

22. Funding Opportunities ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Tempus Erasmus Mundus EuroMed Youth EuroMed Migration Anna Lind Foundation 22

23. Thank you! Questions? EMAT Excellence in Hospitality 23