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Education Foundation At A
Glance
February
2010 |
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Message from our Chairman
 On February 2nd we celebrated Junior
Achievement Groundhog Job Shadow Day with students from
Woonsocket and Newport. Over fifty students were given the
opportunity to learn about various departments at the Hyatt
Regency Newport and The Hotel Viking. Not only did these
students learn about lodging operations, they more importantly
were introduced to hospitality professionals and were able to
network with managers at each property. Read Full
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ServSafe
Starters™ 
RI Hospitality Education Foundation
...The National Restaurant Association's ServSafe
Starters™ course is a 2 hour training that incorporates a
review of the chemical, physical and biological hazards that
can cause food to become unsafe. RI Hospitality
Education Foundation puts a spin on the training to make it a
positive, enjoyable and eye opening experience. Read Full
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Youth In The Hospitality
Industry |
RI's Youth Receive a Lesson in
Customer Service
This year,
the RI Hospitality Education Foundation has expanded their
First Impressions: Exceptional Customer
Service™ training to help the emerging
youth workforce become better prepared to enter the
hospitality industry. The first school to receive this
training was the Woonsocket Area Career & Technical
Center. Read Full
Article»
Rhode Island's Hospitality Industry Saw Shadows This
Groundhog Day
 This Groundhog Day over 50 students from
the Woonsocket Area Career & Technical Center and the
Newport Area Career & Technical Center shadowed
hospitality representatives at both the Hyatt
Regency Newport and the Hotel
Viking. Thanks to the generosity of these two member
properties, students received the opportunity to tour one or
both of the hotels and observe best practices of working
within the hospitality industry. Read Full
Article»
Central Falls Students Got a Closer Look at
the Hotel Viking
 Just under 20 students from Central Falls
took a tour through the Hotel
Viking and learned that it takes a large team to
successfully run a hotel. After Director of Human
Resources, Sue O'Donnell, gave the students a behind the
scenes tour of the property, she brought them into a meeting
room where they were greeted by eight department managers and
General Manager, Mark Gervais, to hear what it takes to
succeed.
As always,
if you are interested in hosting a field trip, being a guest
speaker, working with internship students or volunteering to
impact the youth of RI in any way, please contact Kimberly
Wardyga, kimberly@rihospitality.org or
401-223-1120
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Professional Development for
ProStart Educators Now Available! |
2010 National Restaurant Association Educational
Foundation Summer Institutes
All ProStart educators are invited to learn
cutting edge skills, which you can then take back to the
classroom and teach your students to prepare them for a
rewarding career in the restaurant and foodservice
industry.
Educator Training & Development
Awards
Award winners will participate in corporate training
and development programs alongside a diverse group of the
company's managers in training. Each participating company
provides a variety of training workshops designed to teach the
skills necessary to effectively perform many of the tasks and
functions required of professional managers.
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FREE Hospitality Job Skills
Training & Employment |
The Newport Skills Alliance is launching
its 2nd
Hospitality On-Ramp Training Program, which will run for a
total of 8 weeks. Through attendance you will gain a range of
work-readiness skills and training to become a hospitality
professional. You may also be eligible to receive a grant to
help cover your personal expenses as you participate in this
free training program.
Orientation: February
26 Training: March 1 - April
23 Time: 9am - 1pm, Monday -
Friday Where: Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center
(AIALC), Newport Other: Proper dress
attire & notebook/pen required
Contact Tom Costello, NSA Project Coordinator
401-851-1656 |
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On-the-Job Training Funds
Available |
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you know that there are training funds available to help
employers get new employees up to speed?
~Call our office
at 401/223-1120 to find out
more~ |
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AH&LEF Hospitality
Scholarship Opportunities |
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Don't think your GPA or financial need is
high enough? Think again. A commitment to hospitality is all
you need (plus a few minimum requirements), and with 10
scholarship programs available, there's sure to be at least
one that's right for you.
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ServSafe® Food Safety and Alcohol Server
Training |
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Free
ServSafe® Food Safety
Training*
RI Hospitality
Association members recieve 100% reimbursable ServSafe® Full
or Recertification training. Member participants
must pass the class on the first attempt to qualify.
To take part in this special member
pricing, mention the appropriate coupon code listed below when
you register.
The next ServSafe® Full
Certification classes will be held:
Date: Wednesday,
February 17 & 24, 2010
Time: 8:00am -
5:00pm
Location: RI
Community Food Bank
Member price for this
class is $194.95
Coupon Code: F-0217-10
Date:
Wednesday, March 24 & 31, 2010
Time: 8:00am -
5:00pm
Location: RI
Community Food Bank
Member price for this
class is $194.95
Coupon Code:
F-0324-10
The next ServSafe® Recertification class will be
held:
Date:
Tuesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 8:00am -
2:30pm
Location: TBD
Member price for this class is
$73.95
Coupon Code: R-0414-10
Free ServSafe Alcohol®
Training*
ServSafe Alcohol®
Fundamentals of Responsible Alcohol Service training
includes an exam used to obtain certification that is
recognized by the State of Rhode Island. Member
participants must pass the exam on their first attempt to
qualify for 100% reimbusement of the cost! To take part
in this special member pricing, mention the appropriate coupon
code listed below when you register.
The next ServSafe
Alcohol® training class will be held:
Date: Monday,
February 15, 2010
Time: 1:00pm -
5:00pm
Mention Coupon Code A-0128-10 when
registering.
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Capital
Grille, 1 Union Station, Providence, RI Mention
Coupon Code A-0216-10 when registering.
Date: Tuesday, March 16,
2010
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Appetites, 473 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry,
RI
Mention Coupon Code A-0316-10 when
registering.
For more details or to register call
401-223-1120 today!
Online Training
*Private classes are also available.
Visit www.rihospitality.org/ef_main.php for
more information or call 401-223-1120 to learn more about
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Ballards Inn is Looking for a Front of House
Manager |
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Located on beautiful
Block Island, Ballards Inn (www.ballardsinn.com) is looking to hire a Front of House Manager
who can lead a diverse team. Must have skill set to manage a
high volume, fast paced, hands-on environment while
continually reducing expenses and enhancing revenue. Position
is from May 1 - Oct. 1 Housing and meals provided as part of
compensation package. Please send resume to info@ballardsinn.com or call
401.466.2231. |
For more information on any of our Education Foundation
activities please visit www.rihospitality.org or call us
at 401-223-1120.
Sincerely,
Heather R. Singleton
Sr. Vice President,
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