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Boston Business School was established in July 2004 to meet the challenges of producing the next generation of globally competitive and highly skilled workforce in the hospitality industry.

In support of our vision to be A Leader in Hospitality Education, Boston Business School has partnered Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality to provide recognised standards of management and vocational training focusing on the needs of new entrants to the hospitality industry via CTH syllabi, examinations and awards.

Boston Business School is registered with the Singapore Ministry of Education as a Private Education Organisation. We are a CaseTrusted PEO and a ISO 9001:2000 QSM certified organisation.

Also, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower has approved the Industry Attachment for a period of 6 months for the CTH Management Programmes.

CTH is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA who are the official regulators of qualifications, examinations and tests in the United Kingdom.

CTH Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications are endorsed by Institute of Hospitality and recognised by a number of British and Australian universities, as providing appropriate academic preparation to apply for entry onto their degree programmes in hospitality and tourism.

Employers can be confident that holders of CTH qualifications have a valuable and internationally recognised award because they have the knowledge and skills to succeed and contribute as supervisors and managers in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Hundreds of qualified Trainees who have completed the CTH management programmes are available for internship in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and other hospitality related industry.

Trainee will be issued a Training Work Permit by Ministry of Manpower. The permit is valid for 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions by Employers about TraineeFinder.com

1.	Who is Boston Business School?

	Boston Business School was established in July 2004 to meet the challenges of producing the next generation of globally competitive and highly skilled workforce in the hospitality industry.
	In support of our vision to be A Leader in Hospitality Education, Boston Business School has partnered Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality to provide recognised standards of management and vocational training focusing on the needs of new entrants to the hospitality industry via CTH syllabi, examinations and awards.
	Boston Business School is registered with the Singapore Ministry of Education as a Private Education Organisation. We are a CaseTrusted PEO and a ISO 9001:2000 QSM certified organisation.
	Also, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower has approved the Industry Attachment for a period of 6 months for the CTH Management Programmes.

2.	Who is CTH?

	CTH founded in 1982, is the only established specialist professional body in the United Kingdom to provide recognised standards of management and vocational syllabi, examinations and awards for the hotel and travel industries.
	CTH is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA who are the official regulators of qualifications, examinations and tests in the United Kingdom.
	CTH Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications are endorsed by Institute of Hospitality and recognised by a number of British and Australian universities, as providing appropriate academic preparation to apply for entry onto their degree programmes in hospitality and tourism.
	Employers can be confident that holders of CTH qualifications have a valuable and internationally recognised award because they have the knowledge and skills to succeed and contribute as supervisors and managers in the hospitality and tourism industries.

3.	What is TraineeFinder.com?

	TraineeFinder.com is an innovation of Boston Business School to match employers in the hospitality industry with Trainees who have completed the CTH management programmes for 6 months industrial attachment.

4.	What are the benefits of TraineeFinder.com?

		Hundreds of qualified Trainees who have completed the CTH management programmes are available for internship in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and other hospitality related industry.
		No charges for employers.
		Personalised matches based on employer preferences.

5.	How does TraineeFinder.com work?

	Step 1 Employer must register with TraineeFinder.com as a Member.
	Step 2 Member will be given a User ID and Password to browse Trainees.
	Step 3 Member selects Trainee for internship.
	Step 4 BBS will assist Member with the necessary legal formalities to ensure Trainee is employed by Member lawfully.

6.	What kind of work pass will Trainee be issued?

	Trainee will be issued a Training Work Permit by Ministry of Manpower. The permit is valid for 6 months.

7.	What are the conditions for Training Work Permit application?

		Trainee is a foreigner and at least 16 years old.
		Trainee completed certificate, diploma or degree in hospitality related education.
		Member has Training Work Permit quota.

8.	How is the quota for Training Work Permit established?

		Training Work Permit quota is not publicly known.
		However, BBS will assist Member to establish Training Work Permit quota by making a written enquiry to MOM on behalf of Member.
		MOM will usually take about 2 to 3 days to inform number for quota available for Training Work Permit application.

9.	Will the Training Work Permit application affect the availability of other Work Pass quotas?

	No.
	Work Pass quotas like S Pass, Work Permit etc will not be affected if Member were to apply for Training Work Permit.

10.	How long does it take for Training Work Permit application to be approved?

	2 to 3 weeks.

11.	What are the charges for Training Work Permit application?

		The Training Work Permit application is SGD 10.00
		The workmen compensation insurance premium is SGD 107.00
		The security bond insurance premium is SGD 96.30
		The medical insurance is SGD 96.30

12.	Is the any other hidden cost for Training Work Permit application?

	None.

13.	What about the SGD 5000.00 Security Bond?

	The Security Bond of SGD 5000.00 will be executed once the insurance premium SGD 96.30 is paid.

14.	Is Trainee entitled to any payment during the 6 months OJT?

	Yes.
	Member must pay Trainee a monthly allowance. This may range from SGD 500.00 to SGD 700.00. The allowance is not subject to CPF contribution. Also, there is no levy payment for Trainee.

15.	What about accommodation and other living expenses for Trainee?

	Member does not have an obligation to pay for such expenses for Trainee.
	BBS will arrange for accommodation for Trainee while in Singapore. Trainee will also be advised to live within his or her means during the period of OJT.
	However, Member may on a discretionary basis provide meal and transport allowance.

16.	Is Trainee entitled to similar benefits as an employee?

	No.
	However, Member may on a discretionary basis provide minimum benefits similar to employee.

17.	What are the working hours for Trainee?

	44 hours per week.
	However, Member must pay overtime at a minimum rate of SGD3.00 per hour if Member requires Trainee to work beyond 44 hours per week.

18.	What if Trainee is unsuitable?

	BBS will replace unsuitable Trainee with another Trainee.

19.	What happens to the Trainee after 6 months?

		Member may consider offering Trainee a permanent placement. However, this is strictly an arrangement between Member and Trainee.
		If Member does not offer permanent placement, Trainee must leave Singapore to his country of origin within 7 days after the cancellation of Training Work Permit.

20.	Can the Training Work Permit be extended after 6 months?

	No.

21.	Is the Training Work Permit transferable from one company to another?

	No.

22.	Can a Trainee be employed without Training Work Permit, for example, while he or she is holding a Student Pass or if a private education organisation provides a letter stating that the student can work?

	No.
	It is an offence for a student from a private education organisation to work without proper approval from MOM. Employers as well as students may face criminal prosecution.