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Today's Students,
Tomorrow's Workforce

Get involved and help us build the future of the industry. There are some very real ways you can make an impact. Consider one of these actions!

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HIRE A STUDENT FOR PART-TIME WORK

Our talented students are always looking for real work experience.

Become a Mentor

Give students real-world career advice and prepare them for our ProStart/HTM competition.

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Host a Field Trip

Provide a behind-the-scenes experience to educate students on what you do.

Be a Guest Speaker in the classroom

Discuss your career pathway and tell our students what you wish someone told you as a teenager.

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Make a Contribution

The RIHEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and contributions are tax deductible. A donation of just $350 will help cover the expenses necessary to send one of our students to the national competition.

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QUESTIONS? REACH OUT!

TRACI DUFRESNE, DIRECTOR, EDUCATION FOUNDATION
traci@rihospitality.org | 401-223-1120

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