Apprenticeship Program

Transform Your Workforce Through Registered Apprenticeship!

Registered apprenticeship is a training program that combines on-the-job learning with classroom education for in-demand occupations. For employers, it provides an opportunity to develop highly skilled workers and significantly strengthen labor retention by using a proven method to develop both current employees and prospective employees. For employees, it is an opportunity to advance their careers, receive hands-on learning, and earn both college credit and industry certification at no charge via scholarship funding from the AHLA Foundation.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the nation’s first hospitality apprenticeship is a win-win for both employees and employers. In partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship suite of programs is offered for both the lodging and restaurant industries.

Apprenticeship is adaptable regardless of employer type and size – hotel brands, management companies, and independent properties alike have all found success with the program.

School Credit Partners

Apprentices have the opportunity to earn credit towards a college degree as a benefit of their participation and completion of the program. This allows apprentices the chance to advance their education and obtain a college degree faster, similar to how a high school student with prior AP classes can be granted credit against college coursework.

Please see below for a list of our current school partners who offer degree credit to AHLAF apprentices:

Valencia College (Florida)

Credit Hours Granted: 15
Degree: Associate of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Program: Lodging Manager

Ferris State University (Michigan)

Credit Hours Granted: 12
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Program: Lodging Manager