Qualification programme
A project by Über den Tellerrand München e. V., in cooperation with Motel One and the One Foundation
About the programme
The free qualification programme supports people with refugee or migration experience in starting their careers. In just two weeks, the participants learn the necessary tools to then get off to a successful start in the hotel or catering industry.
A varied program with courses on housekeeping, guest communication, service and empowerment imparts subject-specific knowledge, job-related vocabulary and practical skills.
The aim is to discover one's own talents and to find the courage to make a new start in one's career. Even after completing the intensive course, participants are supported by Über den Tellerrand kochen München e. V. and assisted in getting a job.
Background
People with a refugee or migrant background often experience discrimination on the German education and labour market. Although there is a high demand for skilled workers in many industries, bureaucratic hurdles, language barriers, prejudices and the lack of recognition of their own qualifications make it difficult for immigrants to gain a foothold in Germany and get off to a flying start in their careers.
The idea for the qualification programme was developed by Über den Tellerrand kochen München e. V. . With its Gastro Academy, the non-profit association has been offering practical training in the field of gastronomy since 2021 - with course formats that take place several times a year, partly as compact intensive offers, partly as weekly training courses.
In 2023, the programme was expanded to include the hotel industry – in cooperation with Motel One and with the support of the One Foundation.
Registration & Participation
The qualification programme is aimed at people with refugee or migration experience.
Anyone who
· has a B1 level of German language proficiency
· is interested in working/training in a hotel or restaurant
· is available for regular working hours.
Lessons are free of charge!
You can register for the program via the homepage of Über den Tellerrand kochen München e. V. The next courses of the qualification program are also published here at regular intervals.
History of Origins
2024
February: The two-week qualification programme enters its first round and is carried out as a pilot project at the Motel One Munich Campus. A total of 14 participants successfully complete the program.
July: The Summer School takes place. Once again, 14 participants will take part in this round.
2025
January: We look back on a successful year 2024: 65 % of the graduates have already been placed in jobs and apprenticeships.
August: For the first time, the two-week qualification programme is offered outside Munich together with Motel One. From August 25 to September 5, the programme will take place in Berlin.