Michigan Hospitality Foundation
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Curate a career that caters to your life.

  • Hospitality is an $44.6 BILLION industry in Michigan. 
  • There are over 450,000 JOBS across the state.
  • 7 OF THE FASTEST GROWING JOBS in Michigan are hospitality-based.
  • Hospitality offers LUCRATIVE, FULL-TIME CAREERS with room to advance.
  • There are opportunities STATEWIDE AND WORLDWIDE. 
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You’ve gained the raw skills. 

The Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF) wants to see the next generation of talent succeed in the hospitality industry. With a ProStart or Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) background, students get the creative chops to make their dream careers a reality. The programs provide: 


  • Mentorship, apprenticeship and hands-on experiences
  • One-of-a-kind opportunities to network with local and statewide businesses
  • Skills specific to culinary arts and hospitality
  • Management lessons
  • Communication and teamwork exercises
  • Professional development
  • Marketing courses
  • And so much more
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Ready to put your talent to work? 
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Graduates of ProStart and HTM are poised to succeed on countless career paths. Find your next step and experience the fun and excitement in hospitality. ​
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ENROLL IN THE HOSPITALITY TRAINING INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN (HTIM)
Complete the 4- or 12-week program and leave with key leadership skills, nationally recognized certifications and the confidence to take on exciting new roles at work.  
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PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE BEFORE INDUSTRY
Students who pursue a path through a college or university before entering industry are often poised for elevated or managerial positions.
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JOIN AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Apprenticeships help you gain valuable, on-the-job training while getting paid. Think of it as a final learning program between ProStart/HTM and your full-time career.  
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JUMP DIRECTLY INTO A HOSPITALITY POSITION
With your ProStart or HTM background, you may be ready to step right from school into Michigan’s thriving hospitality industry. 
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225 West Washtenaw
Lansing, MI 48933

Phone:  (800) 968-9668 

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  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact Us
    • Our Sponsors
  • Workforce
    • Hire Students
    • Training Resources >
      • Restaurant Ready Program
      • Apprenticeship Programs
      • HOPES Program/MI Department of Corrections Training Program
    • Recruitment >
      • MRLA Job Board
    • Get Involved
    • Alumni
  • Student Programs
    • ProStart >
      • Michigan ProStart Invitational
      • Hire ProStart
      • ProStart Teacher Resources
      • MI Department of Education CTE
      • ServSafe Training
    • HTM >
      • HTM Teacher Resources
      • MI Department of Education CTE
    • Student Scholarships
  • Employee Programs
    • Relief Application
    • ServSafe Training
    • Healthy Hospitality
    • Mental Health Resources
    • Industry Advancement
  • Support
    • Our Sponsors
    • Relief Fund
    • Get Involved
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Events
    • HOPES Program/MI Department of Corrections Training Program
    • Teacher Trainings
    • Michigan Prostart Invitational
    • Student Events
    • The Nate Santelli ProStart Summer Camp
    • MRLA Stars of the Industry Awards