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Hailey Abba
Students making their way around the Kalahari water park to another location.
Business Behind the Scenes Students had officially gone on their first field trip to Kalahari Resort on Nov. 19. Mr. Davis, along with 50 students, departed from Stroudsburg High School at 8:20 a.m. and arrived at 9 a.m.
Upon their arrival, they were taken into a banquet room filled with a panel of directors and managers of Kalahari. There, the staff introduced themselves to the students and discussed their career journey at the resort. A majority of them started in minor positions and quickly advanced to higher positions. Stroudsburg is the first school to have a look into what it is like to work in hospitality at Kalahari.
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“The Business Behind The Scenes Experience at Kalahari Resort was absolutely incredible. Our students were completely engaged and inspired by the comprehensive behind-the-scenes tour that showcased the various career opportunities and operational aspects of Kalahari Resort.”
— Mr. Davis Business Behind the Scenes Advisor
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Students were then taken through the resort’s waterpark to get into the foundational infrastructure. They got to witness the filtration systems. Shortly after this, they were all taken upstairs into the most deluxe room at the resort. There, one of the staff took a group photo of all the students and some of the other staff.
In a brief quote with Mr. Davis, he exclaims, “Kalahari team’s dedication was truly exceptional; from their detailed explanations of different departments to the hands-on demonstrations, they created an educational experience that our students will remember for years to come. The time and effort they invested in preparing this tour really demonstrates Kalahari Resort’s commitment to supporting education and fostering the next generation of business professionals.
What made this visit both informative and memorable was their willingness to share industry insights and answer our students’ questions with such genuine enthusiasm. We are incredibly grateful for Kalahari’s partnership with our Business Behind The Scenes Mentorship Program through the Stroudsburg Area School District, and we look forward to continuing this valuable relationship.”
Students were then taken back to the waterpark, where food was provided to them by Kalahari. They were then shortly allowed to use the waterpark before they left to head back to school. After their day of exploring Kalahari, they received a farewell from the staff as the students departed from the resort.