3rd Graduation of Students of the Institute of Vocational Training at the Tourist School of ANKO Rhodes

On Sunday 17 November the graduation of the students of the year 2019 of the Tourist School of Anko was held at a celebratory pace.

The event was surrounded by a climate of emotion and excitement. More than 100 students have graduated from the specialties below:

The event was honoured with the presence of the members of the Parliament of the Dodecanese, Mr. Ioannis Pappas, Mr. Vassilis Ypsilantis, the deputy mayor of Afandou and Petaloudon, Mr. Tasos Spanos, the representative of the region Mrs. Haroula Yasiranis and Mr. Christos Bardos Chairman of Energeiakis S.A. (readsa.gr) and executive director of European Programmes. The official guests highlighted the value of tourism education, congratulated the graduates and appointed the new generation as a leader of change and quality. Continuing, Anko's general manager Mr. Christos Epsimos said: "In ANKO each student is one and only, not just a number."

 

The awarding of diplomas to the graduates was carried out by the professors of the school, the representatives of the local authorities, the hotel managers, the president of the Hellenic Chefs Club,in the Dodecanese and the Cyclades Mr. Nicos Christoforou, the president of the Association of Hotel Managers of Rhodes, Mr. Machigos Georgios, who spoke to the new generation about the value of quality and continuous effort.

 

The parents, relatives and friends of the students accompanied and applauded the young graduates in the glorious ceremony in a climate deeply emotional and familial.

 

On behalf of the entire educational community of the School, the management of Anko wished a good career and successes to its graduates, who already excel, stand out and positively influence businesses and the society of Rhodes. Great support came from the business and educational world of Rhodes. More specifically, the event was supported by Nestorideio Foundation, the Schools Rhodion Paideia, the Akti Imperial Hotel, the 4Chefs store and the Play Café Catering. With an excellent professional appearance for the 3rd year, the students of ANKO, who are currently studying at the school, undertook the entire organization and completion of the event. Everything was excellent; the finger food of cooking classes with Chef Manousakis Stavros, the sweets with Pastry chef Savis Kostas, the drinks with Bartender Dina Nikolitsi. The service from the departments of Hotel Management with the maître Nikolaos Maniskas, Theodosi Koviou and Despina Saltouridou was impressive. The co-ordination was curated by Anko's career and alumni coordinator Kalliopi Stamatis.

 

Studies are a paramount point for the life of every person and the possible entrance to the professional arena determines the degree and progress of professional development. Proudly the school may state that ANKO's graduates are consolidating at the top of the business from the first year.

 

With appreciation on behalf of the entire ANKO educational community

The director of ANKO Rhodes

Stergia Epsimos