{"id":29795,"date":"2025-12-03T09:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T01:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/?p=29795"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T01:21:34","slug":"dhs-hospitality-academy-expands-national-youth-development-efforts-through-new-programs-and-strategic-partnerships-under-akademi-daya-hospitaliti-siswa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/?p=29795","title":{"rendered":"DHS Hospitality Academy Expands National Youth Development Efforts Through New Programs and Strategic Partnerships Under Akademi Daya Hospitaliti Siswa!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-1024x490.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-1024x490.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-877x420.jpg 877w, https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-150x72.jpg 150w, https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar-696x333.jpg 696w, https:\/\/astnews.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/srikumar.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To effectively manage and expand its growing portfolio of youth initiatives, DHS established Akademi Daya Hospitaliti Siswa (ADHS). Currently, ADHS operates as a subsidiary of DHS and is led by Puan Shahidah Jackson, who oversees the implementation, quality assurance, and nationwide coordination of all ADHS programs. ADHS will continue to manage both school-based programs and post-SPM career pathways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>School Programs<\/strong><br>HOPE Program (Hospitality Operations Preparation Education)<br>TRADE Skills Program for hands-on early skills development<br><br><strong>Post-SPM Programs<br><\/strong>SKI CAP (Basic): Fully sponsored Certificate in Hospitality<br>SKI CAP (Plus): Sponsored Degree pathway for Diploma holders<br>Uncle Kentang Hotel Internship Program: 12-month sponsored training in 5-star hotels<br>TALENT SPARK: Five-day training and job placement<br>BELIA Generasi: Two-day fast-track training with immediate placement options<br>YUVA NIRMAN: Digital Empowerment for Malaysian Indian Youth In partnership with PROPPY APP, DHS has launched the YUVA NIRMAN Program, focusing on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic upliftment within the Malaysian Indian community. The initiative aims to reduce the digital divide and empower youth to build digital-based incomes and startups.<br><br>2026: Free Programs for Schools and Teacher Development &#8211; As part of its 2026 education roadmap, DHS will launch the DHS Hospitality Club in schools nationwide, offering free student-focused programs addressing:<br>Drug abuse prevention<br>Anti-bullying education<br>Scam prevention<br>Sexual harassment awareness<br>Emotional and social well-being<br>Teachers will also benefit from comprehensive professional development programs, including:<br>Educational leadership<br>Practical active learning<br>NLP for teaching<br>AI in education<br>Counselling management<br>Managing new-generation learners<br>Additionally, DHS will provide fully sponsored MQA-recognized MBA programs to support long-term teacher development and human capital growth.<br><br>A Vision Driven by Dr. S. Sri Kumar &#8211; The expansion reflects the visionary leadership of Dr. S. Sri Kumar, Founder of DHS Hospitality Academy. His mission has always been to create accessible pathways for youth empowerment, particularly for underserved communities.<br><strong>\u201cOur goal is not just to train youths, but to guide them toward dignity, resilience, and lifelong opportunity,\u201d<\/strong><br>said Dr. S. Sri Kumar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cThrough ADHS and our expanding programs, we are shaping a future where every young Malaysian has a chance to grow and succeed.\u201dEstablished in 2016, DHS Hospitality Academy is committed to delivering accessible, industry-relevant hospitality training for Malaysian youths. With its subsidiary ADHS led by Puan Shahidah Jackson, DHS continues to grow its impact in education, skills development, and community empowerment.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To effectively manage and expand its growing portfolio of youth initiatives, DHS established Akademi Daya Hospitaliti Siswa (ADHS). 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