[Fredslist] FW: Free training in hospitality through the National Statler Center

[David Stein]

It is a 13 week intensive training program in Buffalo, New York for people 
who would like to enter the hotel and hospitality industry.  Tuition is 
fully covered and some assistance is available for living expenses.  They 
place people all over the country once training is completed.  What follows 
is a basic summary followed by some more extensive program information...



>----- Forwarded by Leah Huntington/admin/baruch on 10/28/2005 04:15 PM -----
>Barbara DiFiore
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>10/28/2005 02:50 PM
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>         To:        leah_huntington at baruch.cuny.edu
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>         Subject:        Free training in hospitality through the National 
> Statler Center
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>This is an announcement for upcoming training at the Statler Center in 
>Buffalo.  It is a 13 week intensive training program in Buffalo, New York 
>for people who would like to enter the hotel and hospitality 
>industry.  Tuition is fully covered and some assistance is available for 
>living expenses.  They place people all over the country once training is 
>completed.  What follows is a basic summary followed by some more 
>extensive program information...
>
>Summary of program requirements:
>    * FREE 13-week Training Program in Hospitality Service begins January 
> 9. The program is fully funded by local and national foundations.
>    * Students must have a high school diploma or GED.
>    * Students must type approximately 20 words per minute.
>    * Computer knowledge is not necessary.
>    * When you learn hospitality, you can get a job anywhere in the world!
>    * We have placed 87% of our graduates; some in hotels such as 
> Starwood, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, Marriott, as well as at Radio City Music 
> Hall and more.
>    * The wages are competitive and the graduates are very happy with the 
> outcome of their training.
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>    *
>    * The National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service was 
> conceived to pair the work potential of the visually impaired population 
> as well as persons with other physical disabilities to potential job 
> opportunities in the hospitality industry. The Center aims to prepare 
> disabled individuals for hospitality careers by providing them with an 
> overview of the industry as well as job specific knowledge. Graduates of 
> our one-of-a-kind program will be computer-literate, equipped with a 
> thorough knowledge of industry standards, and ready for successful, 
> long-term careers. Potential employers may be hotels, convention centers, 
> travel agents, restaurants, etc. There is no cost to attend this training 
> program and the job placement rate of graduates is approximately 87%!
>    *
>    * The National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service is a 
> new concept in hospitality employment training.  The first project of its 
> kind, the Statler Center provides blind, visually impaired, or disabled 
> individuals with the right tools for successful careers in this rapidly 
> growing industry.  Graduates of our comprehensive program are 
> computer-literate and job-ready, equipped with a thorough knowledge of 
> industry standards.  Hotel operations.  Food 
> service.  Tourism.  Communications.
>    *
>    * Serving an Industry...
>    *
>    * The hospitality industry is experiencing one of its most dramatic 
> growth periods in history.  Currently employing ten million individuals, 
> the industry is expected to expand to more than 12.4 million jobs by the 
> year 2005.
>    *
>    * The Statler Center matches this optimistic job forecast with a 
> working force that is capable, motivated, and disproportionately 
> unemployed.  As a division of the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, M.D. Center 
> for the Visually Impaired in Buffalo, New York, the Statler Center 
> provides in-depth skills training and job-preparation services to 
> working-age adults who are sight-impaired or physically disabled and 
> interested in pursuing permanent employment in the hospitality industry 
> field.
>    *
>    * The Statler Center's curriculum was developed in partnership with 
> Johnson & Wales University, one of the premier learning institutions in 
> the filed of hospitality service.  Students of the Sattler Center receive 
> expert, specialized instruction in a wide variety of hospitality service 
> areas, such as hotel front-desk procedures, reservation services, 
> night-auditor operations, and hospitality marketing.  Students also 
> receive meaningful work experience in the field of their choice.  And 
> job-readiness training helps them become-and remain-productive, valued 
> employees.
>    *
>    * Serving a Community...
>    *
>    * As recently as two decades ago, competitive job options for the 
> blind and visually impaired were virtually non-existent.  Current 
> advances in modern technology have helped to open today a world of 
> possibilities never before dreamed.
>    *
>    * The Statler Center offers blind, visually impaired, and physically 
> handicapped adults an exciting opportunity for job training and placement 
> in one of the largest industries worldwide.  The Statler Center features:
>    *
>    * ·         A comprehensive curriculum specially adapted to meet the 
> needs of persons with disabilities,
>    * ·         Qualified, professional staff specially trained in working 
> with the visually impaired,
>    * ·         Access to state-of-the-art computers and industry-specific 
> software,
>    * ·         A modernized, well-equipped facility,
>    * ·         Hands-on work experience in the student's field of choice,
>    * ·         Follow-up advisement after a student has secured 
> employment in the field to help ensure his or her long-term success.
>    *
>    * Classes in our 13-week program run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday 
> through Friday.  Fridays are "workshop days," when students can receive 
> personal guidance in a variety of job-readiness topics such as resume 
> writing, public speaking, and dressing for success.
>    *
>    * There is no cost to participate in the program.  High school or 
> equivalency graduates who are visually impaired or physically handicapped 
> may be eligible for enrollment.
>    *
>    * Serving a Purpose...
>    *
>    * Innovative answers to the challenges that a vision impairment can 
> present is what the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, M.D. Center for the 
> Visually Impaired is about.  And the National Statler Center for Careers 
> in Hospitality Service is just one of the agency's many programs and 
> services that help people with impaired sight lead independent, 
> productive lives.
>    *
>    * Since its inception in 1907, the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, M.D. 
> Center for the Visually Impaired (formerly the Blind Association of 
> Western New York) has been a leader in quality services for the blind and 
> visually impaired.  Rehabilitation training, low-vision optometry 
> services, employment assistance, housing, a unique resource center, and a 
> special preschool program are just the start.
>    *
>    * The Center is proud to announce that we have just graduated our 
> eighteenth class of Statler graduates and to date, students have been 
> hired by hotel companies such as Ritz Carlton, Adam's Mark, Sheraton, 
> Marriott, Holiday Inn, Radisson and Hampton Hotels as well as some 
> smaller properties. We have also graduated students from all over the 
> nation, including but not limited to Hawaii, California, Connecticut, 
> Indiana, New Mexico, Missouri, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, 
> Minnesota, Ohio, New York, and New Jersey!
>    * The Statler Center is located in Buffalo New York. We operate three 
> classes per year (January, May, August) and accept twelve people per 
> class. We are fully funded by local and national foundations; therefore 
> there is no cost to attend our training program. Student's that are 
> accepted into the program must have a high school diploma or GED, type 
> approximately 20 words per minute and be fully rehabbed. It is not 
> necessary to know how to use a computer as that is taught here. It is 
> important that student's can utilize a note-taking device. Most 
> importantly, we are looking for motivated folks who are excited about a 
> career in the hospitality industry as we are!
>    * Currently our job placement rate is approximately 87% and we have 
> placed students in many jobs including (but not limited to), 
> reservationist, switchboard operator, night auditor, rapid response 
> clerk, purchasing agent and human resources agent. Our advisory board is 
> comprised with many people from corporate hotels that are involved in 
> diversity; therefore, they support our program and help us with job 
> placement when needed.
>    * Students attend the training program Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Our 
> curriculum is from Johnson & Wales University, one of the best 
> hospitality universities in the country and our instructors are from 
> local area universities.
>    * I hope this provides you with a little more information. However, 
> our next class begins January 9, 2006, and we are working on filling the 
> remaining number of seats for that session.
>    *
>    * In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me with any 
> questions at 716.882.5690 ext. 232 or you may e-mail me at 
> mmest at statlercenter.org.
>    *
>    *
>    *
>    * Mary Ellen Mest
>    * Recruitment/Placement
>    * National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service
>    * 1160 Main Street, Buffalo, NY  14209
>    * (716)882-5690 Ext 232
>    * <mailto:mmest at statlercenter.org>mmest at statlercenter.org; 
> www.statlercenter.org
>    *
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