Overview of National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service

Summary:
Here is a quick synopsis of what the National Center for Careers in Hospitality Service is all about.

The National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service pairs 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 this 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 percent.

The Statler Center is located in Buffalo New York. It operates three classes per year (January, May, August) and accepts twelve people per class.

It is fully funded by local and national foundations; therefore there is no cost to attend the 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 because computer training is part of the training.

It is important that students can use a note-taking device and are motivated to establish a career in the hospitality industry.

Students attend the training program Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for 13 weeks. The curriculum is from Johnson & Wales University, one of the best hospitality universities in the country. Instructors are from local area universities.

See the eSight article, "Hospitality Industry Says 'Welcome In!' to Disabled Workers," by Nan Hawthorne.

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