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Employers see an 87% employee retention rate among program participants


WHY BECOME AN APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYER?

The RI Hospitality Apprenticeship Program helps employers attract, train, and retain skilled hospitality professionals through a structured workforce development model. Participating employers gain access to emerging talent, customized training support, industry-recognized credentials, and a pipeline of future leaders while reducing recruitment challenges and strengthening employee retention.

 

BENEFITS OF APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeships equip employees with training and mentoring they need to be effective and successful. Key features of the programs are:

  • Nationally recognized credentials from the US Department of Labor (DOL)
  • No cost to the employer or the apprentice
  • Full-time or part-time employees qualify
  • On-the-job learning model led by employer

 

PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeships equip employees with  training and mentoring they need to be  effective and successful. Key features of the programs are:

Apprentice participants can be identified from the following pools of talent:

  • Employers identify high potential employees ready for the next step
  • Students/pre-apprentices from occupational training programs.

 

Don't just hire employees. Build the hospitality leaders your business needs for the future.

Build your talent pipeline and earn a $1,000 incentive for every registered apprentice, per location, each calendar year. It's a smart investment in your workforce and your business.

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EMPLOYEES

 The RI Hospitality Apprenticeship Program provides aspiring hospitality professionals with a structured pathway to advance their careers through paid employment, hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and professional mentorship. Apprentices gain real-world experience while developing the skills needed to succeed in Rhode Island's growing hospitality industry.

 

BENEFITS OF APPRENTICESHIP

Apprentices receive the training, support, and industry exposure needed to build a successful hospitality career. Key benefits include:

  • Earn while you learn through paid employment
  • Nationally recognized credential from the U.S. Department of Labor
  • No cost to participate
  • Hands-on training with experienced industry professionals
  • Gain more than 75 hospitality skill competencies through on-the-job training and related instruction

 

APPRENTICESHIP ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Hold a high school diploma or GED, or be currently enrolled in a ProStart® program
  • Be employed by or seeking employment with a participating apprenticeship employer
  • Be committed to developing a career in the hospitality industry

EARN. LEARN. ADVANCE.

 

Don't just get a job. Build a career.

With support from RIHA, industry mentors, and participating employers, apprentices gain the knowledge, experience, credentials, and confidence needed to succeed in Rhode Island's hospitality industry.

Applications are accepted year-round. Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a future hospitality leader.

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