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Programs and Services SNAP Path to Work offers a variety of education and training programs and supports designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed in your next job.
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This course is an entry-level training in the Culinary/Hospitality sector in both front of house and back of house positions (front desk receptionist, host/hostess, counter attendant, food server, food preparer, line cook, culinary cook, etc.). The training also provides a solid foundation in basic customer service and job readiness. Participants are guided through the fundamentals of the hospitality and restaurant industry, and the importance of customer service. ServSafe certification included. 140 hours of training.
Culinary – 7 weeks
Hospitality – 4 weeks
+ Hotel Front Desk and Hotel Room Attendant Training
+ Evening program
+Hands-on, in-person classes at the state-of-the-art HCC MGM Culinary Arts
Institute in Hotel Training Suite.
Students will develop resumes, cover letters, review online job applications, job offers and support as they begin their employment.
Structured Job Search is schedule once the academic portion of the class is complete.
Note:
Wrap-Around Services could include (but not exhaustive to):
Work Place Behavior; Soft Skill Training, Assistance with On-line Employment Applications, Labor Market Information, Job Development; Referrals, Staff Directed Job Search and Employer Visits, Career and Job Search Counseling, Active Job Search and follow through, Orientation; Membership in a Career Center System, Career Assessment, Case Management Sessions, Resume Development, Cover letters, Networking Skills, Interviewing Skills, Job Matching, Job Readiness Skill Building, Telephone Techniques.
Participants
Individuals who are receiving SNAP benefits.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
30
Program Duration
7 weeks
Rolling Admission
No
Program Start Dates
Rotations throughout Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer semesters.
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9am-3pm
Job Search
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✓
9am-3pm
Employment and Training
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Other Schedule Information
The above schedules are based on a total number of enrolled students.
Classes are held throughout the year.
Anticipated outcomes
CULINARY: Anticipated certs: Serv-Safe, Serv-Safe Manager, OSHA-10. HOSPITALITY: NCRC Certification; AHLEI Guest Service Gold Certification; Customer Service, Stackable Credential(s); Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
Participant Support Category
All participants
As needed
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
DTA SNAP Transportation Support
✓
Test/License Fees
✓
Books/Supplies
✓
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?