IST Hosts "From Training to Workplace" to Prepare 40 Aviation Business Students for Cooperative Education
Bridging classroom knowledge and aviation industry experience through professional training delivered by a Thai Airways expert.
The International School of Tourism (IST), Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized the "From Training to Workplace" project from November 4–6, 2026, providing professional development training for 40 third-year Aviation Business students. The program featured an industry expert from Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, helping students prepare for cooperative education placements in the aviation industry.
From November 4–6, 2026, the Aviation Business Program at the International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized the "From Training to Workplace: Professional Skills Development and Experiential Preparation for Cooperative Education in the Aviation Industry" project at IST. A total of 40 third-year students participated in the training.
The program welcomed Ms. Napaporn Wongwiwatcai, an expert from the Commercial Training Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, as the guest speaker. She shared professional knowledge and industry experience to help students better understand workplace expectations and essential competencies in the aviation sector.
The project focused on developing professional service skills, effective communication, problem-solving abilities, workplace adaptability, and professional conduct. These competencies are essential for students preparing to enter real-world aviation workplaces through cooperative education.
Four Essential Skills for Workplace Readiness
Service Excellence
Developing professional service skills and an understanding of service expectations in the aviation industry.
Communication Skills
Strengthening effective communication and collaboration in professional workplace environments.
Problem-Solving Skills
Building analytical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities to respond to workplace situations.
Professional Readiness
Enhancing adaptability, professional behavior, workplace etiquette, and personal responsibility.
The training also provided students with an opportunity to gain insights directly from an aviation industry professional. Such experience supports students in applying academic knowledge to practical workplace situations while strengthening their confidence before beginning cooperative education.
Through this initiative, IST reaffirms its commitment to developing knowledgeable, skilled, and professionally prepared graduates. The project reflects the school's emphasis on experiential learning and preparing students for future careers in the aviation industry.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
This project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the following areas.
| SDG Goal | Goal | Relevance to IST Activities |
|---|---|---|
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SDG 4
Quality Education |
Supports quality education through professional training and experiential learning delivered by an aviation industry expert. The activity develops students' communication, problem-solving, service, and workplace readiness skills. |
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SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth |
Enhances workforce readiness by developing professional skills aligned with aviation industry expectations, supporting students' preparation for cooperative education and future employment. |
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SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals |
Promotes knowledge exchange between higher education and the aviation industry through professional training provided by an expert from Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. |
