The Education Foundation is forming the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee to illuminate career pathways and opportunities surrounding the hospitality industry, gain valuable insights into the current challenges and barriers, and create opportunities for growth and success for the industry’s workforce. By joining this committee, you’ll participate in a key initiative to transform how the hospitality sector is viewed and support its long-term development.

What we’re working towards:

  • Shaping the industry’s narrative: Help us reshape perceptions about the hospitality workforce, showcasing it as a dynamic, rewarding and essential sector.
  • Identifying key barriers: Share your insights on workforce challenges, including recruitment, retention, diversity, training and career development.
  • Creating opportunities: Develop actionable strategies to support talent pipelines, professional development and workforce retention within the hospitality industry.
  • Networking and collaboration: Engage with professionals from all hospitality industry segments, fostering collaboration and networking that benefits everyone involved.

Why join the committee?

  • Impactful work: Directly contribute to advancing the future of the hospitality workforce by addressing challenges and creating sustainable solutions.
  • Networking opportunities: Build relationships with industry leaders, peers and experts across various sectors.
  • Gain insights: Access valuable perspectives and data to inform your professional efforts and career development.
  • Support the growth of the industry: Play an active role in advocating for workforce policies and initiatives that will shape the future of hospitality.

Time commitment:

  • Meetings: Virtual meetings approximately one hour per month or every other month.
  • Annual in-person meeting: A yearly gathering for committee members to connect in person, exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships.

We’d love your participation!

This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and make a real impact on the future of the hospitality industry. We look forward to your involvement!

Interested in joining?
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of the hospitality workforce and addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges, we encourage you to join the committee!

For more information or to express interest, please get in touch with Kelsi Lewis at .

Let’s work together to create lasting change in the hospitality industry!