As part of the hotel’s new policy of diversity, equity, and inclusion,
the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila (where I worked last summer) has
hired and will start training a local young man, Marvin, who has Down
syndrome. I’m super excited about this news because it is the first
time that the hotel has employed a worker with Down syndrome and I am
hopeful that Marvin will do a good job.
My former colleagues tell me that Marvin will start his training
rotation as a greeter and doorman, and judging from the pictures I’ve
seen, Marvin is happy and guests will love being greeted by his warm
and infectious smile.
This is a truly inspirational feel-good story as Marvin and his mother
until recently were homeless, and these new jobs— the hotel has hired
Marvin’s mother for training as well— will allow them a path out of
poverty and a shot at a life-long career in hospitality.
Good luck, Marvin! We’re all cheering for you and your mom!
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