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

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. ​

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.  

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.

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.  

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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