By participating in the AHLA Foundation’s Empowering Youth Program with one of our partner community training centers, you have taken the first step towards a meaningful career in the hotel industry. The job seekers who graduate from the Empowering Youth Program can rest assured that the training and preparation they have undergone will lead to a life-changing new beginning in hospitality.
Program Benefits
Comprehensive Job Training
Prepare now for your next job by completing a robust classroom training with instructors who will help you learn the skills requested most by employers. Many students will also get to work behind the scenes at a local hotel with a partner employer or job site ahead of applying.
Industry Certification
During your training, you will receive an industry-recognized certification that shows employers you are committed to the hospitality industry and have mastered the skills necessary to secure a job.
Career Coaching & Support
The AHLA Foundation works with community training centers to fund support services such as career counseling, financial literacy training, life skills education, and transportation stipends to help support you during your training program.
Direct Path to Employment in a Dynamic Industry
Join an industry with limitless possibilities and strong benefits like health insurance, travel discounts, and retirement savings. The AHLA Foundation has a direct line of communication to over 25,000 hotel employers across the country and will help to ensure you not only find a job, but also one that is the best fit for you.