By Joseph Bourget
Coordinator, Monitoring Commission
December 14, 2006 General
The July 22, 2006 marked the official start of the Monitoring Committee on Development Integral Tourism in Las Terrenas, made through the visit of Mr. Luis Simó with a team composed of representatives of ministries and agencies.
A month later he held the first graduation of graduates from courses in four areas INFOTEP (hotel receptionist, handles packaging, English and Crafts), followed by two months of activities that were offered in English courses, waiters room, bar and restaurant waiters and SMEs. These activities were part of an initial plan "pilot" to explore possibilities and conditions as offered valuable contributions to local human development. What is needed now is to consolidate efforts and establish long term trends.
Achievements
Pilot pilot's achievements can be summarized as follows:
1. 200 graduates, 100 in August and 100 the rest of the year.
2. credibility and consistency to the general public and to the tourist business.
3. a high degree of visibility achieved by constant advertising and consistent manner in which activities were conducted.
4. demand for other courses are offered both by individuals and organizations.
5. first joint effort between the Commission and tourism businesses, including significant contributions to logistics, food and facilities.
6. financial and budgetary contribution from INFOTEP and local people, mainly participating hotels and the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, which provided logistical support, snacks, phone calls, frequent visits and follow up with stakeholders and managers.
7. Create desire for more.
8. INFOTEP commitment to budget expenditures for 2007.
9. Excellent coordination and support from staff such as Rosaura INFOTEP Monegro and Mr. Agron. Joaquin Morel, also including the excellent work done by the instructors who received support and recognition of students and employers.
Hope, 2007
Based on the positive results of pilot and expectations for the future, we can summarize the hopes of 2007 as follows (short term, long term, developmental, strategic and organizational):
1. an ambitious program of community workshops, which include the following: a.
bar and restaurant waiters
b. c.
room waiters D.
SMEs E.
hotel receptionist Chef
f. English
g. Quality Management
h.
management training i. J.
tour guides Tour operators
k. OD
l. Municipal management (information, education, training, evaluation, strategic plan)
m. Other areas still unexplored, but are part of the curriculum offers INFOTEP.
2. a local representative office or semi-permanent, either through the appointment of a dependent, or formalization of an agreement between the Foundation INFOTEP and Mahatma Gandhi (or other entity).
3. Recruiting and training local staff to reduce the problems of night time and weekend.
4. strategic training plan for the Monitoring Committee and other local actors and managers
5. creation of a Database, containing information on graduates and courses offered in Las Terrenas
Strategies
These hopes can be summarized in the following strategies, which together would be instrumental in turning Las Terrenas in "community INFOTEP"
1. Strategy 1: that 2007 becomes the year of preparation of coaches INFOTEP Terrenas
2. Strategy 2: that 2007 will initiate a formal presence and continuous local INFOTEP
3. Strategy 3: that 2007 provides a permanent calendar quarterly sponsored activities
INFOTEP
Conclusion 2006 was a good year for professional technical development in Las Terrenas thanks to the presence of INFOTEP, driven by the work of Mr . Luis Simó and support activities of the Monitoring Committee. The, 2007 offers even greater opportunities, capitalizing on achievements and growing based on expectations. Everything points to a promising future and transformer.
Coordinator, Monitoring Commission
December 14, 2006 General
The July 22, 2006 marked the official start of the Monitoring Committee on Development Integral Tourism in Las Terrenas, made through the visit of Mr. Luis Simó with a team composed of representatives of ministries and agencies.
A month later he held the first graduation of graduates from courses in four areas INFOTEP (hotel receptionist, handles packaging, English and Crafts), followed by two months of activities that were offered in English courses, waiters room, bar and restaurant waiters and SMEs. These activities were part of an initial plan "pilot" to explore possibilities and conditions as offered valuable contributions to local human development. What is needed now is to consolidate efforts and establish long term trends.
Achievements
Pilot pilot's achievements can be summarized as follows:
1. 200 graduates, 100 in August and 100 the rest of the year.
2. credibility and consistency to the general public and to the tourist business.
3. a high degree of visibility achieved by constant advertising and consistent manner in which activities were conducted.
4. demand for other courses are offered both by individuals and organizations.
5. first joint effort between the Commission and tourism businesses, including significant contributions to logistics, food and facilities.
6. financial and budgetary contribution from INFOTEP and local people, mainly participating hotels and the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, which provided logistical support, snacks, phone calls, frequent visits and follow up with stakeholders and managers.
7. Create desire for more.
8. INFOTEP commitment to budget expenditures for 2007.
9. Excellent coordination and support from staff such as Rosaura INFOTEP Monegro and Mr. Agron. Joaquin Morel, also including the excellent work done by the instructors who received support and recognition of students and employers.
Hope, 2007
Based on the positive results of pilot and expectations for the future, we can summarize the hopes of 2007 as follows (short term, long term, developmental, strategic and organizational):
1. an ambitious program of community workshops, which include the following: a.
bar and restaurant waiters
b. c.
room waiters D.
SMEs E.
hotel receptionist Chef
f. English
g. Quality Management
h.
management training i. J.
tour guides Tour operators
k. OD
l. Municipal management (information, education, training, evaluation, strategic plan)
m. Other areas still unexplored, but are part of the curriculum offers INFOTEP.
2. a local representative office or semi-permanent, either through the appointment of a dependent, or formalization of an agreement between the Foundation INFOTEP and Mahatma Gandhi (or other entity).
3. Recruiting and training local staff to reduce the problems of night time and weekend.
4. strategic training plan for the Monitoring Committee and other local actors and managers
5. creation of a Database, containing information on graduates and courses offered in Las Terrenas
Strategies
These hopes can be summarized in the following strategies, which together would be instrumental in turning Las Terrenas in "community INFOTEP"
1. Strategy 1: that 2007 becomes the year of preparation of coaches INFOTEP Terrenas
2. Strategy 2: that 2007 will initiate a formal presence and continuous local INFOTEP
3. Strategy 3: that 2007 provides a permanent calendar quarterly sponsored activities
INFOTEP
Conclusion 2006 was a good year for professional technical development in Las Terrenas thanks to the presence of INFOTEP, driven by the work of Mr . Luis Simó and support activities of the Monitoring Committee. The, 2007 offers even greater opportunities, capitalizing on achievements and growing based on expectations. Everything points to a promising future and transformer.
The activities of the Monitoring Committee est? N open to all citizens and residents of Las Terrenas, regardless of nationality, skin color, identity Lingu? Stica, etc. The Activities of the Committee Are Open to all Citizens and residents of Las Terrenas, needed regardless of national origin, skin color, socio-economic background or language identity. 
