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Fire Prevention and Safety Training

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On the 10th of March 2021, the Bali WISE students had a fire prevention and safety training at the ZeroWaste Center.

Part of the Bali WISE Curriculum

Fire prevention and safety training is part of the curriculum of the Hospitality and Life Skills Training in the 1st three months of the Bali WISE Program. In hospitality, the event of a fire happening in the workplace cannot be taken lightly. This training helps the students to identify potential fire hazards and it also provides them with sufficient knowledge about how to act in the event of a fire. Part of the safety training was how to respond to earthquakes and tsunamis.

Fire Simulation at The ZeroWaste Center

The training was led by a skillful trainer, Mr. Widi, from Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah Bali (the Regional Agency for Disaster Management), and began with explaining about common causes of fires, fire prevention, and how to respond properly in the event of a fire. 

Before practicing a fire simulation, the trainer explained the parts of a fire extinguisher and how to use it. During the simulation, the students practiced extinguishing a fire, using both a fire extinguisher and wet towels.

Last, the students were trained in how to respond to earthquakes and tsunamis. When working in a public space, this knowledge is crucial for taking responsibility in the event of a potential hazard. 

Want to know more about the Bali WISE curriculum for marginalized women to get them ready for a skilled quality job? Click here to find out more.

Bali WISE visits Cuca Restaurant

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A hotel or restaurant visit is part of the curriculum in Bali WISE. Such field trips enhance the students’ experience in hospitality education. In February, all 13 students of intake 45 visited Cuca Restaurant. 

Cuca restaurant

Cuca Restaurant is located in Jimbaran, Bali. This restaurant offers a casual meets fine-dining experience with a unique and different concept. The restaurant serves tapas, cocktails, and desserts using natural ingredients from across Indonesia. 

Success Story by Kevin and Virginia

The visit began with a speech by the Cuca operations manager introducing the concept of the restaurant, followed by a session with the kitchen staff and the HR assistant manager. Then, chefs and owners, Kevin and Virginia, shared their success stories about how they build the restaurant from zero to become one of the best restaurants in Asia. 

Tour around  the Restaurant

After these inspiring presentations, the Bali WISE students were shown around the restaurant area, tested their special dessert, and participated in a staff meeting to get the sense of hospitality in a restaurant as stunning and unique as Cuca.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021

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On the 8th of March 2021, Bali WISE organized a speaker’s session with some inspirational female figures and involving the students to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021.

International Women’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day is a yearly celebration of women’s achievements in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. This day also brings attention to gender equality and women’s rights.

This year’s campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge: We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.

Inspirational Speaker Session

Following the International Women’s Day 2021 theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World”, the guest speaker Mrs. Lisa Harianja, one of the female General Managers from Lifestyle Retreats Indonesia, delivered some inspirational speeches related to the theme.

The speech did not only motivate the students to pursue their careers and to be future leaders but also inspired them on business ideas they can do to survive in a COVID-19 situation.

Women Support Women

During the session, one of our volunteers, Anna, delivered some empowering words to the students. They were encouraged to write down their support on challenging the stereotype and biases that bring down other women.

At the end of the session, the students showed their support and solidarity to this year’s theme by doing the ChooseToChallenge pose, which was shared afterward on Bali WISE social media.

Bali WISE Online Auction

Until April 4th, you can support Bali WISE by bidding on beautiful auction items with high discounts in the Bali WISE International Women’s Day Online Auction. By doing this, you are supporting the Bali WISE Program.

Welcome back Jessika!

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Bali WISE welcomed back Jessika from intake 43 to start her vocational training at The Apurva Kempinski Bali. 

Intake 43 has started the Vocational Training 

As a student of intake 43, Jessika did 3 months of Hospitality & Life Skills Training in the beginning of 2020. Due to the pandemic, Bali WISE then had to close down until November 2020. During 2021, all students of intake 43 will start their Vocational Training at one of the Educational Partners of Bali WISE.

Jessika back in the Bali WISE campus 

Jessika returned to the Bali WISE campus from her hometown in Ambon to start the Vocational Training at The Apurva Kempinski Bali on February 8th. As her passion is cooking, she has specialized in the kitchen department.

Pancake Thursday for intake 45

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Pancake Thursday is a Food & Beverages activity conducted by intake 45 in the Bali WISE kitchen. 

Food & Beverages topic

This month, intake 45 started their 1st half of the 6-month Bali WISE program, the Hospitality & Life Skills Training. The students have their practical learning sessions of the Food & Beverages subject almost every week. They learn how to cook some recipes for breakfast, and last Thursday was all about making pancakes. 

Workshop by Mrs. Dee

The workshop was given by Mrs. Dee. After showing the students how to make a great pancake with simple ingredients and techniques, it was then the student’s turn to start cooking. After all, pancakes were ready, Mrs. Dee demonstrated how to finish the pancake in a chocolate and cheese-style plating session.

 

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