At the beginning of February, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Class of 2024, a total of 20 students to our Pastry School.
As they do every year, they received a bicycle, their T-shirt and trouser ensemble, a hygiene kit renewed monthly and financial compensation to meet their daily needs.
Every day, they receive 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner in our canteen. Their dormitory has been recently renovated to provide them with a larger, more comfortable toilet space.
Their year is divided into three distinct phases:
Firstly, the initial term is devoted to learning English, the necessary personal and professional skills and IT, in line with the national educational program.
From April 1, our students begin their practical and theoretical courses as part of their pastry training.
Finally, starting in September, they will be introduced to the professional world through a four-month internship, which can be carried out in hotels and restaurants in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. To support them in this enriching experience, our teacher and social adviser, Tak, guides them in their search for internships, organizing visits to establishments.
In addition to their training, our students take part in fun and creative activities every Friday afternoon, enabling them to explore new professional and personal horizons.
The students also volunteer to take part in occasional coffee shop events. Recently, they went to the Marché de la Francophonie in the heart of Siem Reap to represent their school, offer our delicious pastries and welcome visitors.
We look forward to watching our students flourish throughout the year, and to supporting them on their journey to pastry excellence !