Introducing Les Roches for Life: A New Era of Alumni Partnership
We're With You – For Life
Today marks a transformative moment for our alumni community. After months of planning and collaboration with alumni across the globe, we're thrilled to announce the official launch of Les Roches for Life – our expanded commitment to supporting your success throughout your entire career journey.
This isn't simply an upgrade to alumni services. It's a fundamental reimagining of what it means to be part of the Les Roches family long after graduation.
You Are the Heart of Les Roches
More than a school, Les Roches is a Way of Life – and that way of life doesn't end at graduation. You carry it with you into boardrooms, boutique hotels, restaurants, startups, and leadership positions across every sector of hospitality and beyond, in over 100 countries worldwide.
Your success is our success. Your challenges are our concern. Your growth is our mission.
We've watched with pride as alumni have launched groundbreaking ventures, transformed established brands, pioneered sustainable practices, and mentored the next generation. You've represented Les Roches with distinction everywhere you've gone.
And now, we're stepping up to match your ambition with support that truly lasts a lifetime.
Guided by Your Voice: The Alumni Executive Board
This transformation has been shaped by the collective wisdom of alumni leaders who understand what you need because they've walked in your shoes.
We're honoured to introduce the newly elected Les Roches Alumni Executive Board – a distinguished group of alumni who have volunteered their time and expertise to ensure our global community thrives. Their leadership represents a new chapter where your voices actively shape the services, benefits, and opportunities available to you.
This is your community, led by your peers, designed for your success.
Les Roches for Life: Three Pillars of Support
🤝 Care for Life – Personalized Support & Resources
Making your professional and personal life easier, at every career stage.
- One-to-one career counseling for life – Whether navigating a transition at 35, a geographic move at 50, or launching a venture at 60
- Dedicated alumni representatives within our Career Services Team
- Business incubation programs for entrepreneurs
- Relocation support for international moves
- Targeted solutions for whatever challenges you face
🌍 Succeed for Life – Global Network & Connections
Building relationships that open doors around the world.
- Global alumni directory searchable by location, industry, and expertise
- BeWanted recruitment platform and Symplicity employer database
- Local and international events bringing the community together
- Global ambassador network in major cities worldwide
- Mentorship connections and alumni business directory
Your Les Roches network isn't just extensive – it's trusted. These are people who share your values and are genuinely invested in mutual success.
📚 Learn for Life – Continuous Growth & Development
Your education didn't end at graduation. Neither should your growth.
- Free micro-learning courses on current trends and emerging technologies
- Virtual career workshops led by industry experts
- One-on-one coaching sessions with specialists
- E-library access to academic databases
- Automatic 10% alumni scholarships on programs across Les Roches, Glion, and École Ducasse
- Guest speaking opportunities to share your expertise with current students
Think of This as Career Insurance
Les Roches for Life ensures that no matter what challenges or transitions arise in your professional journey, you will always have the resources, opportunities, and backing needed to grow and succeed.
Whether you graduated last year or 30 years ago, whether you're thriving or facing obstacles, whether you're in hospitality or have ventured into new fields – we're here for you.
This is Just the Beginning
The launch of Les Roches for Life isn't a destination – it's the start of an ongoing evolution. The Alumni Executive Board will continuously gather feedback and introduce new services as your needs evolve.
We're building this together. Your input matters. Your participation shapes the future.
Join Us Today
Whether you graduated in 1985 or 2024, whether you're in Abu Dhabi or Auckland, whether you're a CEO or launching your first business – Les Roches for Life is here for you.
Log in to the alumni platform today. Update your profile. Explore the resources. Connect with fellow alumni. Book a career counseling session. Join an event. Share your story. Offer to mentor. Ask for help when you need it.
With Gratitude
To every alumnus who helped shape Les Roches for Life through surveys, focus groups, and feedback – thank you.
To the Alumni Executive Board members who donated countless hours to making this vision a reality – thank you.
To the alumni who've stayed connected over the years, who've mentored students, who've hired fellow graduates, who've represented Les Roches with distinction – thank you.
You make us proud every single day.
Les Roches for Life is our way of saying: we see you, we value you, and we're committed to supporting you – for life.
Welcome Home
This is your platform. Your community. Your lifetime partnership.
Welcome to Les Roches for Life.
Questions about Les Roches for Life? Contact Anne from the Alumni Team at lesrochesalumni@alumni.edu