Rise to where
hospitality begins.
From the hills of Nagaland to five-star properties across India. Highlanders trains the next generation of hospitality professionals — with discipline, real mentors, and a placement record that speaks for itself. Industry-certified training. 100% placement commitment. From Kohima to five-star properties across India.
Empowering Youth.
Building Careers.
Transforming Communities.
Established in September 2024, Highlanders HTI is a premier skill development institution dedicated to transforming aspiring youth into confident, industry-ready hospitality professionals.
We believe talent exists everywhere — opportunity does not. Through structured, industry-aligned training we equip young individuals, especially from marginalized communities, with the skills and discipline to thrive in the hospitality sector.
Find your track.
Hands-on hours outweigh classroom hours from week one. Every program ends with placement — not just a certificate.
Course in Hospitality
Intensive entry-level training for those ready to start work immediately.
EnrolDiploma in Hospitality
Foundational knowledge, real-world exposure, and a recognised credential.
EnrolOJT Certification
Earn while you train — placed with reputed companies, with a stipend.
EnrolUniversity Diploma
Recognised university credential with stipend support for eligible candidates.
EnrolGrooming & Development
Communication, confidence, and workplace ethics — built into every program.
Learn moreScholarship Support
Financial limitations should never block talent. Sponsored pathways available.
EnquireReal training. Real people. Real careers.
Inside the classrooms, practical sessions, and placement moments that define life at Highlanders HTI, Kohima.
Trained for the hospitality of tomorrow.
We don't teach what hospitality was. We build what employers are hiring for right now.
Industry-aligned curriculum
Built with working professionals — updated every intake, not every decade.
100% placement commitment
We don't just train — we follow through with interviews arranged before you graduate.
Holistic professional development
Grooming, communication, and confidence — job-ready beyond just technical skills.
Rooted in North East India
Built for Nagaland youth. When one student succeeds, a family progresses.
Numbers we stand behind.
Immediate impact since September 2024 — discipline, dedication, and a strong industry network.
From application to your first shift.
A clear path — most offers arrive within 30 days of graduation.
Apply & enquire
No application fee. We assess fit and motivation — not just grades.
Choose your program
Select from core courses or stipend-supported sponsored programs.
Train hands-on
Intensive, practical training from day one — grooming and technical skills together.
Get placed
Connected to our network before you graduate. 100% placement commitment.
Financial limitations should never block talent.
Fully supported pathways so every deserving candidate gets quality training regardless of background.
6-Month OJT Certification
On-the-job training with reputed hospitality companies. Earn while you learn — real industry exposure with a stipend-supported certification.
1-Year Diploma Certification
A full-year diploma from a recognised university. The academic credential that opens doors to supervisory roles and international opportunities.
Grooming & Personality Development
Professional grooming, communication training, and workplace ethics embedded in every Highlanders program — because confidence is a career skill too.
Highlanders didn't just teach me service standards — they taught me how to carry myself as a professional. I was placed within weeks of completing the program.
Your pasture is waiting.
Enrol today. Build your future. Highlanders will take you the rest of the way.
No application fee · Scholarships & stipend programs available · P.R Hill, Puro Complex, Kohima, Nagaland