| Education Foundation At A
Glance |
January 2010 |
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Message from our Chairman
This past year the RI Hospitality Education
Foundation has built a solid and respectful
reputation among our industry sector and
community partners. This reputation is
stronger than ever and as we look to 2010 I am
confident that the solid foundation we have
built is going to support a variety of new and
innovating programs that will meet the
hospitality industry's workforce development
needs.
In 2009 we were recognized
for our efforts with awards from our peers in
the tourism and hospitality industry. Most
recently, the International Society of Hotel
Association Executives and USA Today presented
us with an Award of Excellence recognizing the
Hospitality: The Third
Language™ training program we
developed.
With support from our board of
directors, our talented staff is ready to build
on this success in 2010 with expanded
programs.
David C. DePetrillo
Chairman of the Board
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Workforce
Developments 
Is workplace drama affecting
your team's performance? Whether it be
workplace romance, personality conflicts or
misperceptions, office drama can and will weigh
heavy on the shoulders of those employees who
care about giving their all to your
establishment.
The unfortunate outcome
of workplace drama is that team members may
start to form less than favorable opinions of
each other that will hang over your team like
storm clouds as they go about their daily
duties. Imagine painting a house with the threat
of a thunderstorm looming overhead. It
makes for an uncomfortable situation - a
situation that would prevent you from investing
the amount of focus that it would take to do the
job right. You'd probably be rushing to
finish, keeping an eye out for cover and
avoiding opportunities to bond with your crew as
it would take precious time that you might not
have! Instances of office drama lead to
workplace thunderstorms.
Let's start with an
understanding of the common players that drive
these uncomfortable situations.
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Stepping Up to the
Plate |
Internship Opportunities within
the Hospitality
Industry
NYLO Hosts Johnson & Wales
Students
 The RI Hospitality
Education Foundation would like to thank General
Manager Christine Nevers, from NYLO Hotel for
hosting the Johnson & Wales University
American Hotel & Lodging Association student
chapter in December. The students learned
valuable tips about working within the
hospitality industry and what it takes to
succeed. Nevers spent an ample amount of
time answering the many great questions the
students came prepared to ask. Following
the successful field trip, one student is
currently participating in an
internship with the hotel. We wish
all of these students luck on their future
endeavors within the hospitality industry.
Students Learn What it
Takes to
Succeed
Curtis Carlson, General
Manager of Homestead Studio Suites guest spoke
for the Woonsocket Youth Center about the path
to success within the hospitality and tourism
industry. Covering soft and hard skills
and how to work your way up through the
hospitality ranks, Carlson encouraged the
students to get out there and work hard to reach
their goals. Thank you Curtis for your
advice and inspirational words.
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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Crowley Scholarship Applications Now Being
Accepted |
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Representative Paul Crowley was
a tireless advocate for education in Rhode
Island, as well as a proud member of the
hospitality business community. The
Representative Paul Crowley Memorial Scholarship
is awarded to a deserving high school senior who
seeks a career in the foodservice, lodging, or
tourism industries. The deadline for
applications is Friday, April 2, 2010. Click here for a copy of the
Paul Crowley Memorial Scholarship
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Looking to Fill a Position in Your
Organization? |
If so, forward your company's
open positions to Lauren, our Membership
Services Cordinator who meets with candidates
interested in the hospitality industry.
Candidates have a wide range
of experience, from Administrative Support
to General Managers of restaurants throughout
New England. All of these candidates have
already participated in a pre-screening meeting
and have all expressed their desire for further
employment in the hospitality industry.
For more information or to submit open job
positions, please contact lauren@rihospitality.org or
call
401-223-1120. |
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On-the-Job Training Funds
Available |
| Did 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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4th Annual National HR in Hospitality
Conference &
Expo |
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February 22 - 24, 2010
Location: Wynn Las Vegas
Focusing on:
- HR Strategy
- HR Operations
- Employment Law
- Labor Relations
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ServSafe® Food Safety and Alcohol
Server
Training |
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Free ServSafe®
Food Safety
Training*
If you or
your staff need ServSafe® Full or
Recertification training you can receive it
FREE just because you're a member of the RI
Hospitality Association. RIHA is now
offering 100% reimbursable training for both to
participants who pass the class on the
first attempt. Full & Recertification
classes, pending passage of class on first
attempt.
The next
ServSafe® Full Certification classes will be
held:
Date:
Wednesday, January 13 & 20,
2010
Time: 8:00am -
5:00pm
Location: RI
Community Food Bank
Member price for
this class is $194.95
Coupon Code: F-0113-10
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
The
next ServSafe® Recertification class will be
held:
Date: Wednesday,
January 27, 2010
Time:
8:00am - 2:30pm
Location: RI
Community Food Bank
Member price for
this class is $73.95
Coupon Code:
R-0127-10
Free
ServSafe Alcohol®
Training*
The RI
Hospitality Association is pleased to offer
a ServSafe Alcohol® Fundamentals
of Responsible Alcohol Service training
to our members. This training
will include the exam used to obtain
certification that is recognized by the
State of Rhode Island. Best of all, if you
are a member of the association and you pass the
certification exam, you will
be reimbursed 100% 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
Location:
Aquidneck Pizza, 27 Aquidneck Ave.,
Middletown, RI
Mention Coupon Code
A-0128-10 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 private class
instruction. |
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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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