Employer: The Chop House Ann Arbor Title: Supervisor Date of HTIM Course Completion: August 2023 Location: Ann Arbor Why did you want to enroll in the HTIM business management course? I was invited to attend Capitol Day as an advocate for Mainstreet Ventures, and was introduced to Amanda Smith, director of the program, and to what the program had to offer. By Dan Roma, CFO of National Coney Island
As a leading industry in Michigan, hospitality employs almost 13 percent of the workforce in Michigan, making it a vital industry to the state's economic success. We appreciate these employees everyday, but this week they deserve a special shoutout. February 5-9 is Pride in Food Service Week, initiated by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. This observance was created to acknowledge and show appreciation to all of those in the food service industry. Hospitality workers have proven themselves to be resilient as the industry faced challenges during the pandemic and continues to evolve to meet the needs of Michiganders. By Jean Lanfear, VP Human Resources of Patton Wings, Inc., a franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings. With the turning of the calendar comes a natural inclination to assess the path we’re on and consider the future that lies ahead. With a full month behind us in 2024, the turning of the calendar reminds us that our lives are dynamic, and oftentimes, we’re ready for exploration. For those whose year holds the possibility of beginning or reinventing your career path, perhaps 2024 is your year for a new set of skills. The Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan (HTIM) kicked off the first round of its 2024 Hospitality Business Management course this week in Marquette, with another starting in March in Escanaba.
The course, a 12-week comprehensive job skills course, is a $2,500 value that has been offered at no cost to the first 2,000 program registrants. As an additional incentive, HTIM will also provide a $500 stipend to each graduate who successfully completes the course. January class offerings reached capacity at record rates, with nearly 600 students participating statewide. Classes are being offered at 20 sites across the state both virtually and in-person throughout 2024, so interested students are encouraged to continue to apply. “Hospitality is a leading industry in Michigan and the HTIM program provides an unprecedented opportunity for residents to advance their career,” said Justin Winslow, president of the HTIM Board of Directors. “We’re thrilled to see this sort of community engagement for Michigan hospitality. Our teams are learning the skills necessary to develop into new roles and step up for Michigan.” "At the end of the day what this state of Michigan needs is a workforce for this industry that can meet the demand that we know exist," Justin Winslow said.
It's no secret that during the pandemic the hospitality industry was hit hard. "The worst days over 60 percent of this workforce was gone when we were shutter as an industry," Winslow said. But on Monday thanks to The Hospitality Training of Michigan over 600 students across 18 locations in Michigan started taking the 12 week course that will offer training in a wide range of skills. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan is looking to rebuild its workforce in the hospitality industry, providing residents with the skills necessary to advance their careers.
The Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan (HTIM) launched its first 12-week training program, offering tuition to its first 2,000 registrants. “This is something you can make a real career in, there is a lot of opportunity and real good money to be made in this industry as well. This is an industry that doesn’t just have to be your first job,” said HTIM President Justin Winslow. Winslow says the industry is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to bridge the gap, helping residents interested in hospitality train for management roles. |
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