JLL India and Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) partner to shape future real estate professionals

JLL India and Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) partner to shape future real estate professionals

MUMBAI / GURUGRAM, 16 APRIL 2025: JLL India, one of the largest real estate consultancy firm, today announced a partnership with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) to develop the next generation of talent in real estate operations and HR. This strategic collaboration addresses India’s dynamic real estate market’s growing need for skilled professionals.

The partnership with ISH introduces a specialized one-year Postgraduate Programme (PGP) in Hospitality Management, tailored to meet the evolving demands of real estate-linked services. This innovative program combines six months of advanced academic learning at ISH with a five-month applied immersion across JLL India’s operational network.

“At JLL, we are committed to investing in future-ready talent. By funding 50% of the program fee for each participant, we are ensuring that selected candidates are well-equipped for long-term careers within our real estate advisory ecosystem. This investment aligns perfectly with our growth and talent strategy in India. This collaboration exemplifies JLL’s commitment to shaping the future of real estate through education and industry partnerships. By aligning academic excellence with practical industry experience, we are creating a talent pool which is future ready and ready to handle the dynamic and ever evolving FM sector,” said Ajit Kumar, Managing Director, Work Dynamics Accounts, West Asia, India, JLL, emphasizes the significance of this partnership.

The ISH-JLL Postgraduate Programme is designed to create a pipeline of professionals who are not only operationally sound but also adaptable to the complexity of modern real estate environments.

“This is what industry-academia collaboration should look like, where education aligns with employment, and industry takes the lead in shaping future talent. In every strong economy, real progress begins when institutions and companies come together to create pathways that lead to growth. This partnership creates opportunities that lead to careers, with clear visibility on progression and purpose. It gives young professionals the return they seek on their invested time, and the confidence to build their future with intent,” said Kunal Vasudeva, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Indian School of Hospitality

About ISH
The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) is an institution of higher education focused on reimagining hospitality and service education for today’s generation and tomorrow’s businesses. ISH is a part of Sommet Education’s global network of 18 campuses across 8 countries, which includes institutions such as Les Roches and École Ducasse. ISH offers degree and diploma programs in hospitality management, culinary arts, and other service-focused disciplines through academic certification from Les Roches and École Ducasse. With its industry-aligned education model, ISH is shaping a new generation of professionals prepared to lead with purpose, agility, and global competence.

About JLL
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 112,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

About JLL India
JLL is India’s premier and largest professional services firm specialising in real estate. The Firm has grown from strength to strength in India for the past two decades. JLL India has an extensive presence across 10 major cities (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Coimbatore) and over 130 tier-II and III markets with a cumulative strength of over 16,000 professionals. The Firm provides investors, developers, local corporates, and multinational companies with a comprehensive range of services. These include leasing, capital markets, research & advisory, transaction management, project development, facility management and property & asset management. These services cover various asset classes such as commercial, industrial, warehouse and logistics, data centres, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare, senior living, and education. For further information, please visit jll.co.in