At The Bristal Assisted Living, we believe in shaping the future of senior living through innovation, excellence, and education.
In advancing our mission, we are proud to announce our partnership with Cornell University's Nolan School of Hotel Administration at the SC Johnson College of Business, facilitated through The Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures. This exciting collaboration introduces a Hospitality and Leadership Internship Program designed to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the luxury senior living industry.
Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders
"At The Bristal, we are steadfast in our commitment to shaping the future of senior living. With this partnership, we are investing in the next generation of leaders who will sustain our standards for excellence, compassion, and innovation," said Amy Silva-Magalhaes, Chief Operating Officer of The Bristal.
This program reflects our belief that the foundation of exceptional senior living is built on the expertise and passion of hospitality and healthcare professionals. By offering hands-on learning opportunities in a luxury senior living environment, The Bristal is helping to bridge the gap between academia and real-world experience.
Addressing the Growing Demand for Skilled Professionals
As demand for skilled professionals in hospitality and healthcare management continues to rise, it is more critical than ever to cultivate talent that aligns with our core values at The Bristal. "This partnership is essential in cultivating a pipeline of top-tier talent [for The Bristal], ensuring that our future workforce is not only skilled but also aligned with our values of innovation and quality," said Heather Kolakowski, Executive Director of The Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures.
About the Internship Program
The immersive, eight-week program provides graduate and upper-level undergraduate students with a comprehensive, real-world learning experience across communities on Long Island, in Manhattan, Westchester, and New Jersey.
Interns will rotate through key departments, including administration and compliance, wellness and resident services, dining and culinary services, programming and memory care, community relations and marketing, housekeeping and environmental services, gaining firsthand exposure to the operations that define excellence in senior living. The program is open to all students pursuing degrees in hospitality management, business administration, healthcare management, public health, gerontology, or related fields. It offers competitive, paid compensation, with the option for paid housing in select areas, and credits are transferable from Cornell.
Students interested in applying should submit their resume and a brief statement of interest via their campus career portal or directly via email to jrapcyk@ultimatecaremgmt.com. Applications must be submitted by April 18th.
Shaping the Future of Senior Living Hospitality
The partnership between The Bristal Assisted Living communities and Cornell University is more than just an internship opportunity. It marks an exciting step forward in senior living education, reinforcing The Bristal's unwavering commitment to developing future leaders in hospitality and care. By investing in the education and development of emerging professionals, we are ensuring that the next generation of leaders carries forward our core values of integrity, enthusiasm, and respect.
