Is your student considering a career in tourism and hospitality through polytechnic education? Register for our Learning Journey (LJ) programme today!

Learning Journey@SOH offers a series of free, hands-on activities that provide students with a preview of life at Republic Polytechnic and help them make more informed decisions after their O and N-Levels. These interactive sessions are designed to engage students and allow them to explore their interests. They will also have the chance to learn about the various diplomas in the hospitality industry and gain insight into the business operations behind the scenes.

During the programme, students will get a chance to tour our state-of-the-art learning and training facilities and experience SOH’s practical, real-world approach to education. The LJ activities reflect actual SOH diploma modules and include engaging programmes like:

Experience Creation through Augmented Reality

During the Augmented Reality (AR) workshop, students will have hands-on activities that enable them to experience how retailers use AR to engage with their customers, such as trying on watches, storytelling via AR app and the product packaging. Students can also try their hands at creating their own AR in-store communications which, after creation, they can view their work as a "customer" at the Retail Unlimited Lab.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Experience how retailers use Augmented Reality (AR) to engage their customers
• Create own AR in-store communications

Contact, in a non-contact world

This exciting activity is specially designed to immerse students in the world of data analytics and its critical role in making informed business decisions. During the hands-on experience, students will explore the importance of data-driven insights and gain practical exposure to data collection through live chat and social media platforms using our cutting-edge Genesys Cloud Contact Centre Systems. Students will use this system to track social media mentions, respond to customer inquiries, and gauge public opinions for actionable insights.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Exposed students to the world of data analytics & its importance
• Learn to track social media mentions & respond to customer inquiries
  

JourneyCraft: The Art of Itinerary Design​

Embark on an adventure of itinerary planning where every detail becomes a stepping stone to unforgettable experiences. Dive into a world of exploration as you meticulously craft the perfect journey, balancing must-see landmarks with hidden gems, gastronomic delights, and cultural immersion. From researching destinations to arranging accommodations and activities, this activity invites you to become the architect of your own travel narrative. With each decision, anticipation builds, painting a vivid picture of the adventures awaiting you. Whether it's a solo escapade, a romantic getaway, or a family expedition, the art of itinerary planning transforms dreams into meticulously curated realities, ensuring every moment is filled with discovery and delight.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Learn to create travel narrative
• Explore itinerary planning to create unforgettable experiences

Tea-rrific Time: Exploring the World of Tea ​

Step into the enchanting world of tea appreciation, where fragrant aromas, distinct flavours, and soothing brews come together to create a delightful sensory experience. students will embark on a relaxing journey to learn about diverse tea varieties and discover their unique characteristics.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Learn about diverse tea varieties and discover their unique characteristics
• Learn about the various opportunities in the F&B industries 

Brand Me!

Understand the importance of social etiquette and how this can be used to project a positive first impression including greetings, facial expressions, postures and self-introductions, including how to do proper handshakes with appropriate body language.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Understand the importance of social etiquette
• Learn to project a positive first impression

Airline Game: maximising revenue for hospitality business 

Get to understand the uncertainty in the business world and the business nature of the hospitality industry. Working in small groups, students will learn to work together to maximise revenue for hospitality business during the game.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Understand the nature of hospitality business
• Learn to maximise revenue for hospitality business through a game 

Hospitality Service Etiquette

Pick up tips and techniques of delivering positive attitude and respect that can create a memorable experience for guests. Learn why understanding event layout and space, menu knowledge and proper service etiquette are part and parcel of the overall guest experience.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Learn tips & techniques of delivering positive attitude
• Learn to understand event layout and space 

Marketing an Attraction

Explore the key aspects of marketing attractions. Besides learning about the different tourist profiles and their needs, try out the marketing tools learnt to an actual attraction in Singapore.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Explore the key aspects of marketing attractions 

Backstage Pass!

Participants will be introduced to the world of events – a glimpse behind the scenes of what it takes to bring events to life. Students will also be introduced to new training facility, and observe a real-world event venue.

• Understand the fundamentals of event planning and execution
• Gain awareness of training and event facilities
• Observe and assess real-world event venue operations

Tour of Hospitality Training Labs

Take a peek into the operations of hospitality businesses through a tour of industry-standard training facilities ranging from hotel experiential lab, retail lab, events tech lab, contact centre operations lab, culinary demo labs, barista lab, beverage lab, to training restaurants and kitchens. The tour can accommodate up to 25 students and generally 1.5–2 hours long.

• Increase awareness of Hospitality industry
• Explore the training facilities within the school
• Gain insights into the diplomas offered by SOH