Welcome to the world of hospitality.

The Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF), formerly known as the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (MRLAEF), opens doors to success in this growing industry. 
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Whether you’re an industry professional, a business owner, a student, parent or hospitality connoisseur, the Michigan Hospitality Foundation offers opportunities to help you thrive. The mission of MHF is to enhance the hospitality industry’s service to the public through:
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• Education
• Community engagement
• Promotion of career opportunities

We have a vision to create passion and professionalism in Michigan’s hospitality industry. The MHF is committed to fostering equitable and inclusive careers to ensure our employees, from entry level to executive level, are as diverse as the guests we serve. And as one of the leading hospitality organizations in the state, we’ll help you get a taste of the good life.

The future of hospitality starts in the classroom.

MHF prepares high school students to be the future of this industry. Our proven ProStart and Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) programs open doors to successful careers in hospitality.  

ProStart, a nationwide, two-year high school program, unites classroom and industry. ProStart students learn vital kitchen skills, including food safety and knife cuts, and important management lessons, such as menu development and marketing.​

ProStart

Hospitality & Tourism Management is designed to introduce high school students to the world of hospitality and the core segments of the industry: lodging, food and beverage operations, tourism, attractions and travel, event management and more. ​

Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM)

Training resources and programs offer continued support.

HOPES Program

Employee Programs

Apprenticeship Programs

Restaurant Ready Program

MHF National Affiliations and Grant Projects

NRA Educational Foundation

AHLEI

Michigan Food Safety

MI Healthy Food

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