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Education Foundation

Illuminating career pathways in the hospitality industry.

 

The Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation’s mission is to illuminate the industry for people interested in and working in hospitality.

Hospitality Career Pathways

Quick Service

Quick service restaurants have limited menus and deliver quick, convenient, and affordable meals either through counter service or drive-thru windows for customers on the go.
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Full Service

Full-service restaurants play a crucial role in providing a complete dining experience with a focus on quality service, diverse menu offerings, and creating a welcoming ambiance.
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Lodging

The lodging industry provides diverse accommodation options for travelers and is an important sector in supporting tourism, business travel, and global economic growth.

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Gaming & Recreation

The all-encompassing gaming/recreation segment within hospitality provides comprehensive entertainment experiences that combine gaming venues, accommodations, dining, live entertainment, and recreational activities in one integrated destination.

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Cross Industry

Cross industry positions in hospitality represent the backbone of organizational leadership and specialized support functions that drive business strategy, growth, and operational excellence.

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ProStart

Designed for high school students with a passion for food, customer service and business, ProStart blends hands-on learning with real-world experience. From mastering knife skills to developing restaurant concepts, students gain industry knowledge, teamwork, and leadership skills that set them up for success. 

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Community Resources

Resume Building

Do you need help or additional advice on how build out the best resume possible? We have resources to help you design and create your resume.

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Transportation

Are you in need of transportation to get to your job? There are resources available including public transit subsidies and other discounts.

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Community Partners

We have partnerships with several organizations across the state that provide professional and personal services to support you in your career path.

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Job Fairs

Are you interested in attending job fairs or events near you?
WorkSourceWA maintains a listing of job fairs across Washington.

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Apparel

Proper clothing and shoes are critical to working in this industry. We have partnerships with apperal and shoe companies if you’re in need of new apperal.

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Interviewing

Has it been a few years since your first interview? Are you curious if what you’ve learned in the past is still accurate when going into an interview?

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Apprenticeship

Do you want to learn new skills and get valuable on-the-job experience? An apprenticeship may be the right opportunity for you.

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Our Mission

Washington Hospitality Association
Education Foundation

The Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation’s mission is to illuminate pathways of success for people interested in and working in the hospitality industry through workforce development.

We play an integral role in the future of our industry. Along with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation we have developed and support ProStart®, a restaurant management and culinary training program in over 30 high schools throughout Washington.

The Education Foundation is a proud supporter and coordinator of the ProStart program in Washington State, helping our future workforce succeed.

We are always looking for mentors, sponsors, and donations to help move this program forward and continue supporting our educators and students.

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