Local businesses are ready to hire hospitality talent.

• Hospitality is a $53.5 BILLION industry in Michigan, with 595,000+ jobs.
• 7 OF THE FASTEST-GROWING JOBS in Michigan are hospitality based.
• Hospitality offers LUCRATIVE, FULL-TIME CAREERS with opportunities statewide and nationwide.
• Businesses RIGHT IN YOUR AREA are hiring, we'll tell you who they are.

​What is the Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF)? 

MHF prepares and trains students in hospitality to drive positive economic growth in the state of Michigan. The organization has two key educational programs to propel young talent into rewarding hospitality careers: Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) and ProStart.

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What is Hospitality & Tourism Management? 

HTM is a dynamic, hands on program that connects students to careers in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events and more. By adding the programming, schools build a pipeline that prepares students for real jobs and strengthens Michigan’s economy. Businesses near you are ready to hire, and HTM can help.​

HTM benefits for students:

• An up-close look at restaurant, lodging, event planning, and travel and tourism businesses
• Key skills to help them move up in the industry 
• Scholarship and networking opportunities 
• College credit and a Michigan Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate (MARC)
• Preparation to earn the Hospitality and Tourism Specialist credential

HTM benefits for schools: 

• A seamless add-on for schools already offering ProStart curriculum 
• Perkins-eligible CTE programming: HTM can be implemented in under two years, with MHF providing full support for advisory boards and teacher recruitment 
• Classroom friendly: No capital expense or kitchen required, all you need is a textbook
• Real career opportunities right in your area: Talk to us and we'll name local businesses ready to hire upcoming talent 
  
• Supported with year-long resources for educators 
• Backed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
• Aligns with CIP code 52.0901

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What is ProStart?

ProStart is the most comprehensive career and technical education culinary program in the country. The two-year high school program unites classroom and industry, preparing students for careers in restaurants and food service. It connects them to rewarding scholarship, apprenticeship and networking opportunities for successful advancement into the industry upon graduation.​

• The career and technical education culinary program of choice for the Michigan Department of Education
• Aligns with CIP code 12.0500
• Backed by the National Restaurant Association
• Nationally accredited and recruited
• Successfully run in 80 Michigan districts and growing

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Want to learn about implementing ProStart and HTM in your school? Fill out this form and we’ll contact you to talk one-on-one. ​