Sommet Education launches business solutions to expand workforce training across industries
Sommet Education, a global provider of hospitality, luxury, and culinary education, has launched Sommet Education Business Solutions, a corporate training initiative aimed at developing workforce skills across multiple industries.
The program offers customized leadership and professional development training based on hospitality education principles.
Sommet Education operates a network of institutions, including Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, École Ducasse, Indian School of Hospitality, and Invictus Education.
Global training and industry collaboration
The new program draws from the expertise of 300 educators, including PhD-holding professors, award-winning chefs, and senior industry professionals. Training modules focus on skills such as customer service, problem-solving, and communication, which are applicable across industries including retail, healthcare, and corporate management.
Training will be delivered across 20 campuses worldwide, at client locations, online, or through hybrid formats.
Benoît-Etienne Domenget, CEO of Sommet Education, said:
“Leveraging our world-class educational institutions to enhance corporate talent development models is a strategic evolution. By integrating foundational with lifelong learning, we provide a holistic solution that empowers businesses and their teams to thrive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.”
Key talent development solutions include:
Hospitality Leadership
Fast-Track General Managers
Hospitality Immersion
Innovating Food and Beverage Operations
Mastering the Art of Luxury Customer Experience
Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. From Idea to Business Model
Strategic partnerships in hospitality
Mandarin Oriental has signed a global alliance with Sommet Education, focusing on student learning experiences, training for underserved communities, and employee skill development.
Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental, said:
“The next generation of talent is a vital force in shaping the future of luxury hospitality. They bring fresh perspectives, set new benchmarks, and contribute to the continued evolution of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service.
“They add new depth to the story of our brand. Our collaboration with Sommet Education is dedicated to empowering future hospitality leaders through targeted education, immersive training, and a close partnership with the schools under Sommet’s Education umbrella.”
Corporate Demand for Workforce Training
Sommet Education has previously worked with organizations such as Accor and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism to provide industry-focused training. The training portfolio includes programs such as Hospitality Leadership, Sustainable Tourism, and Innovation in Food and Beverage Operations.
Adrian Artimov, Enrollment Vice President at Sommet Education, said, “This professional development offer has been part of our DNA for some time and is not a new business venture. Rather, it is the result of a growing demand from companies focusing on human capital that we have now chosen to structure as a key pillar of our activity, leveraging the unparalleled expertise from our network of highly ranked academic institutions.”
