About Us
Cornell Leadership Academy is an industry-driven training institution dedicated to producing job-ready talent for Malaysia’s fast-growing tourism, hospitality, retail, food & beverage, and building maintenance sectors. Through its flagship three-year Industry-Led Training (ILT) Programme, the Academy offers a unique blend of hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT), classroom instruction, digital learning, and professional mentorship.
Supported by leading employers and anchored by a partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Cornell Leadership Academy provides fully sponsored education—including accommodation, stipends, and career placement pathways. Trainees earn a recognised professional certificate jointly awarded by USM and Cornell Leadership Academy, equipping them with both the credentials and the real-world experience demanded by the industry.
The Academy’s mission is to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and workplace expectations by developing skilled, confident, and ESG-conscious professionals. With training hubs in Genting Highlands and Kuala Lumpur, Cornell serves as a sustainable talent pipeline for the tourism economy while empowering young Malaysians to build meaningful careers.
MALAYSIA TOURISM INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Take your first step toward a rewarding career in Malaysia’s dynamic tourism and service sectors.
The Tourism Industry Scholarship at Cornell Leadership Academy provides full sponsorship—including training, accommodation, and mentorship—for eligible students committed to building their future in hospitality, retail, F&B, or building maintenance.
Empowering your potential, this scholarship unlocks real-world experience, industry-recognised certification, and job opportunities with leading employers.
Your future begins here—with Cornell Leadership Academy.
Our Courses
Cornell Leadership Academy On-the-Job Training certified/validated by HRD Corp and USM
Hospitality & Service Skills
Gain foundational training in hotel operations, guest services, food and beverage, concierge, and luxury service roles—essential for entering the hospitality sector.
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Technical & Operations Skills
Learn practical maintenance and operations for commercial buildings, covering security, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and facility management.
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Retail & Café Management
Develop retail and food outlet management skills with hands-on training in café operations, fast food service, store logistics, digital marketing, and customer engagement.
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Advanced Hospitality & Business
Specialised modules in fine dining, indoor theme park operations, and real estate marketing prepare students for supervisory and leadership positions.
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Halal Industry Specialisation
Focused on Halal standards in hospitality and F&B, this track includes Halal restaurant operations, certified sourcing, cultural etiquette, and compliance.
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Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership
Designed for future entrepreneurs, this module offers practical business planning, management strategies, and mentor-led development to launch and sustain ventures.
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Benefits for Trainees
Financial Support & Training
Receive full sponsorship with monthly allowance and accommodation while gaining practical, in-demand industry skills.
Hands-On Experience
Work on real projects under expert mentorship and build strong industry exposure.
Career Advancement
Boost your employability and career prospects in hospitality, tourism, F&B, retail, and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Cornell Leadership Academy Programme, applicants must:
- Be a Malaysian citizen or a foreign individual approved by the relevant authorities.
- Possess an SPM, O-Level, or equivalent qualification (higher qualifications are also accepted).
- Meet the hiring and placement requirements set by sponsoring companies.
- Commit to completing the full three-year Industry-Led Training (ILT) Programme.
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Ready to launch your career in hospitality, tourism, F&B, retail, or
entrepreneurship?
Submit your application today and take the first step toward your future.