08/08/2017

Hospitality Associations Kick Off Workforce Program

Two organizations have launched an apprenticeship program to help address the skills gap in the U.S. workforce

A recent White House executive order gives associations more latitude in designing apprenticeship programs to help build the nation’s future workforce. One example: a new program launched by two groups in the hospitality space, supported by a federal grant.

To help address the skills gap in the U.S. workforce, two associations have partnered to launch an apprenticeship program under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

The Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Project is the brainchild of two organizations: the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), which have established a set of standards for people entering the foodservice and hospitality industries. Under the program, NRAEF and AHLA work with member companies to conduct the training, with the goal of enrolling 450 apprentices by the end of 2017.

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