Robinson graduated in 2017 from our youth employment programme in Santa Domingo where he was trained at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino.
After leaving SOS Children’s Villages in Santa Domingo, Robinson began working in a Spanish call centre in customer services, as part of their ‘reintegration programme’.
Hoping to develop his skills and experience to begin a rewarding career, Robinson applied to our youth employment programme. He was accepted and joined the cohort training at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino, graduating in December 2017.
Robinson’s experience of our youth employment programme
“It was a very rewarding experience. I came every day with a lot of desire to learn and when I got home, I only talked about how my day had gone and everything I learned.
“Every department I visited was a world of opportunity for me. I fell in love with every department I trained in, asked many questions, and always tried to go the extra mile. My experience on the programme taught me that I had the ability to do so many things: perform rigorous sanitation procedures, handle cleaning equipment safely, and learn to use all the chemicals in the Steward area properly.”
“Every department I visited was a world of opportunity for me. I fell in love with every department I trained in, asked many questions, and always tried to go the extra mile. My experience on the programme taught me that I had the ability to do so many things: perform rigorous sanitation procedures, handle cleaning equipment safely, and learn to use all the chemicals in the Steward area properly.”
“On the last day of the programme at the Renaissance Jaragua, I received a call from the JW Marriott hotel offering me a position as Steward. I was filled with happiness.
“I have been part of the large Marriott family for two years now. I have fixed income that allows me to support myself and my family and I have continued to develop within the company.
For me, this youth employment programmes was the door through which I was able to discover the world of hospitality in a company that has given me its support and in which I have grown. It has been the best opportunity and blessing I have ever had.”
