Amid rapid expansion in India's hospitality sector and growing concerns over the availability of skilled manpower, the British Columbia College of Management (BCCM) has announced an ambitious plan to skill and upskill 1.5 lakh youth by 2030, positioning itself as a key contributor to the country's hospitality workforce development ecosystem.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of a widening gap between hospitality infrastructure growth and the availability of trained professionals. According to published reports, India is expected to add more than 70,000 branded hotel rooms by 2030, while the hospitality industry faces a reported 55-60 per cent skilled manpower shortage. It has also been noted that nearly half of hospitality education seats reportedly remained vacant after the pandemic and more than 45 per cent of hospitality graduates pursue careers outside the sector.
Responding to these industry challenges, BCCM is pursuing a multi-pronged growth strategy aimed at expanding access to hospitality education and creating a sustainable talent pipeline for the sector. The institution has already launched three centres and plans further expansion through both Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) and Franchise-Owned Franchise-Operated (FOFO) models.
A major component of the expansion strategy involves the development of more than 50 skill centres under various Central and State Government-supported initiatives, including Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM)-related programmes. Under these schemes, eligible candidates will have access to training opportunities at no cost, subject to programme guidelines.
BCCM believes that decentralising hospitality education can substantially reduce the financial burden on students and their families by bringing training closer to home and limiting the need for relocation to larger cities.
Speaking on the initiative, Deepak Jha, Founder of BCCM, said: "India is building world-class hotels; we must build the skilled professionals and future leaders to match. Our aim is to bring career-focused training closer to students, reduce the financial burden on families and create a pathway from local talent to national and global hospitality opportunities."
Emphasising the institution's inclusive approach to workforce development, Jha added: "A young person from a small village deserves the same opportunity to build a successful career as someone from a metropolitan city. At BCCM, we want to make that opportunity accessible, affordable and achievable. Our mission is not simply to provide training, but to build confidence, create employability and nurture the next generation of hospitality professionals and leaders."
Beyond classroom learning, BCCM plans to focus on practical training, supervisory upskilling and management-readiness programmes to address the industry's long-term leadership requirements. The institution is also developing a digital employment platform under its Rozgarmela initiative, supported by a grassroots Rozgar Mitra network spanning villages, blocks, districts and regions to help identify, counsel and connect candidates with training and employment opportunities.
In addition to its domestic skilling and workforce development initiatives, BCCM is focused on creating international education and career pathways for students. Through collaborations with accredited international institutions and its global education initiatives, BCCM provides opportunities for students to pursue advanced qualifications, gain international exposure and explore global career opportunities in hospitality and allied sectors.
The institution's approach combines industry-oriented training with international learning opportunities, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills, adaptability and professional competencies required in both Indian and global hospitality markets.
The institution's Vision 2030 strategy reflects the growing need for industry-ready talent as hospitality development increasingly shifts towards Tier-II and Tier-III cities. By combining centre expansion, government-supported skilling initiatives and employer partnerships, BCCM aims to strengthen employability outcomes while helping bridge the talent gap facing one of India's fastest-growing service sectors.
About BCCM
British Columbia College of Management (BCCM) is a hospitality education and workforce development institution focused on skilling, upskilling and industry-oriented learning, operating for the last five years. Through a combination of hospitality education, government-supported training initiatives, employer partnerships and international academic pathways, BCCM aims to create employability opportunities for youth and develop future hospitality professionals and leaders for both Indian and global markets.
