The Raise the Bar Youth program is intended for senior students of catering and tourism schools to provide them with additional training by conveying soft and business skills. The program is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth and high schools from all over Croatia.
Raise the Bar Youth consists of five online modules that include theoretical knowledge conveyed by experts as well as practical examples shared with students by renowned Croatian bartenders, chefs and entrepreneurs.
The program has been running since 2022 and was fully refreshed in 2026 based on the findings of a qualitative research with teachers, conducted for Coca-Cola HBC Croatia by the agency Hendal.
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Lecturers
HoReCa professionals
About the modules
Communication
Communication is a professional skill that can be developed and is crucial in the hospitality industry. In the Communication module, students will explore three levels of communication and, using real-world examples, identify common communication errors in hospitality, as well as ways to correct them. They will learn how to successfully resolve conflicts with guests and colleagues and discover the benefits of assertive communication and its importance in a professional setting.
Lecturer: Davor Stanković
Professional representative: Natali Borić
Teamwork
In this module, students will be introduced to the key elements and various stages of event organization. They will learn about the roles and responsibilities of team members and discover that a successful team consists of individuals who understand their own tasks while remaining ready to assist and support their colleagues. The module also covers common mistakes in event organization and offers practical advice on identifying and rectifying them in a timely manner, with the aim of creating a memorable experience for the guests.
Lecturer : Zrinka Suk
Professional representative: Marko Gajski
Event organization
In this module, students will be introduced to the key elements and various stages of event organization. They will learn about the roles and responsibilities of team members and discover that a successful team consists of individuals who understand their own tasks while remaining ready to assist and support their colleagues. The module also covers common mistakes in event organization and offers practical advice on identifying and rectifying them in a timely manner, with the aim of creating a memorable experience for the guests.
Lecturer: Dunja Ivana Ballon
Professional representative: Dominik Bečvardi
My finances
Financial literacy is important for employment as well as everyday life. This module focuses on personal finances, using relatable examples to help students grasp key concepts of financial management and understand their practical application. They will learn about income and expenses, how to manage a personal budget, and how to distinguish between needs and wants. They will also receive practical advice on saving and avoiding common financial mistakes, and will be able to apply this knowledge to their future work in the hospitality industry.
Lecturer: Toni Milun
Professional representative: Anteo Ivanišević
Self-employment
For students to get to know all the possibilities of self-employment and to know where to start, who to turn to and what to expect, we have developed the Self-employment module. During this module, students will gain insight into the possibilities of self-employment and they will get acquainted with the process and basic elements of self-employment. The aim of the module is to enable students to understand the process of developing a business idea and setting and achieving targets.
Lecturer: Ivana Kolar
Professional representative: Igor Gudac
