Eagle Crest Training Institute, Dimapur hosted a special Welcome Program for Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai at its premises on March 18, 2025. The event aimed to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and provide aspiring hospitality professionals with career opportunities at one of India’s most prestigious hotels.
Temjenkala Aier, CEO of Eagle Crest Training Institute, extended a warm welcome to Sonia Sircar, HR Manager of Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.
Aier emphasized Eagle Crest’s commitment to skill development, providing manpower resources in hospitality, airlines, and the aviation sector. She noted that the institute plays a key role in bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, equipping students with skills to excel in global industries.
Welcoming the Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai team on their maiden visit to Nagaland, she hoped the experience would leave a lasting impression and inspire future collaborations. She also thanked her team for organizing the event and encouraged students to make the most of the opportunity.
Juniper Phom, Admin & Training Head of Eagle Crest Training Institute, emphasized the institute’s commitment to providing top career opportunities through its Training & Placement Cell. She highlighted a 96% placement rate, with 60-70% of students securing jobs within India.
She acknowledged the impact of the Skill India Mission and the Nagaland Skill Mission, which aims to train 5,000 youth, stating that Eagle Crest is actively bridging the gap between education and employment.
Welcoming Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai as a domestic recruitment partner, she expressed gratitude to faculty, recruiters, and students for their contributions and encouraged them to strive for greater success.
Dr. Vinyuhu Lhoungu, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Coordinator, Dimapur Government College, expressed gratitude to Eagle Crest Training Institute for inviting him to the event and welcomed Sonia Sircar, HR Manager, Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.
He highlighted DGC’s growing reputation, noting that government colleges are no longer a secondary option, with over 2,000 applications received annually for just 500 seats. He also mentioned the renewal of the college’s MoU with Eagle Crest, strengthening career-building initiatives.
Discussing the competitive job market, he shared that over 30,000 students graduate in Nagaland yearly, while government jobs remain limited to around 1,000. He urged students to embrace opportunities beyond government jobs and take their careers seriously.
Praising Eagle Crest for bringing recruiters like Taj Mahal Palace to students’ doorsteps, he encouraged them to make the most of such opportunities.
Sonia Sircar, HR Manager, Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai addressing the gathering, emphasized the significance of trust, awareness, and joy in the hospitality industry, qualities that define the Taj brand globally.
Sircar highlighted the importance of a warm and welcoming attitude, which plays a key role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences. She encouraged the students to view career opportunities in hospitality with passion and dedication, stating that the industry thrives on positive energy and commitment.
She described each student as an uncut diamond or gold, needing refinement through training and experience to shine in their respective careers. She motivated them to approach the recruitment process with confidence and enthusiasm, assuring them that their skills and efforts would shape their professional journey.
Expressing her excitement at being in Nagaland for the first time, Sircar conveyed her appreciation for the hospitality and warmth of the people. She concluded by wishing the students the very best and encouraged them to embrace the opportunities ahead with a determined mindset.
The program was hosted by Asheli Yepthomi, Aviation Trainer, Eagle Crest and concluded with a campus interview, where more than 100 students had the chance to engage with the Taj Mahal Palace representative.
(I. Tiakumla Ao, IA, Dimapur)
