THM Connects Students with Leading Industry Partners through CWIE Interview Session
Turning classroom interests into real career pathways through direct interviews with leading partners in tourism, hospitality and marine tourism.
Four months
Tour Operations
The Tourism and Hospitality Management Program, International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized an interview and selection session with industry partners for students participating in the Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) program during the second semester of the 2026 academic year.
Selected students are scheduled to undertake four months of workplace learning from November 2026 to March 2027. The program is designed to provide opportunities for students to learn through authentic professional experiences while integrating academic knowledge with real workplace practice.
Choosing a Career Path Based on Individual Interests and Strengths
Second-year students selected their preferred professional pathway based on their individual interests, strengths and career aspirations before participating in direct interviews and selection processes conducted by representatives from participating organizations.
Three CWIE professional pathways
Connecting Students with Leading Industry Partners
Students interested in the hospitality sector had opportunities to interview with leading luxury hotels and resorts offering internationally recognized service environments and diverse professional functions in which students can further develop their hospitality competencies.
Hospitality & Luxury Resort Partners
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach • Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort • Andara Resort & Villas Phuket • Twinpalms Phuket • Meliá Koh Samui • Centara Reserve Samui
The session also involved organizations in the tour operations and marine tourism sectors, providing students with exposure to passenger services, travel operations, tour management and marine tourism businesses.
Tourism & Marine Tourism Partners
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries • Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries • Good Heart Group • Green Planet Transport • Five Star Marines
CWIE — Connecting Classroom Learning with the World of Work
This initiative represents an important mechanism in the program's CWIE implementation, strengthening cooperation between the university and industry partners from the student selection process through workplace-based learning and professional competency development.
During their placements, students will have opportunities to strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, service and professional workplace skills while learning to perform according to real industry standards and gaining an understanding of organizational culture and professional responsibilities.
Through authentic workplace experience, the program aims to help every student discover a career path aligned with their strengths and interests, transform classroom knowledge into professional practice, and build the confidence and competencies required to become future professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This CWIE initiative contributes to quality education, career readiness, decent employment opportunities and university–industry partnerships.
| SDG Goal | Target | Connection to the Initiative |
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SDG 4: Quality Education
Target 4.4
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The CWIE program develops relevant technical and vocational skills through workplace-based learning, allowing students to apply academic knowledge in hospitality, food and beverage service, bar service, tour operations and marine tourism settings. |
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Target 8.5
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Direct interviews and workplace placements strengthen students' employability, professional competencies and practical experience, supporting their transition into meaningful careers in tourism and hospitality. |
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Target 17.17
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The initiative strengthens university–industry partnerships with hospitality, tourism and marine tourism organizations, enabling partners to jointly support student selection, workplace learning and competency development responsive to industry needs. |
