# Hospitality Workforce Development

Provider: [Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation, Inc.](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/texas-restaurant-association-education-foundation)

- Program type: Fellowship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: Hybrid
- Length: 61 - 90 days
- Locations: Tyler, TX
- Website: https://www.txrestaurant.org
- Contact: Heather Pickett, hpickett@txrestaurant.org
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/texas-restaurant-association-education-foundation-inc-hospitality-47zxim

## Summary

The Hospitality Workforce Development, Events & Business Operations Fellowship is a 12-week immersive SkillBridge training program designed to prepare participants for civilian careers in hospitality, nonprofit management, workforce development, and business operations.Through a structured, hands-on learning model, participants gain real-world experience across core functional areas including event planning and execution, curriculum development, sponsorship strategy, membership engagement, and revenue operations. The program combines on-the-job training, mentorship, and project-based learning, allowing participants to actively contribute to statewide initiatives such as student competitions, educator training conferences, and workforce development programs.Participants progress through sequential training modules that build from foundational knowledge of nonprofit and hospitality operations to advanced application in business development and strategic partnerships. The program culminates in a capstone project that demonstrates applied competency and supports successful transition into the civilian workforce.Graduates leave with practical, transferable skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, program delivery, and operational strategy—positioning them for immediate impact in high-demand hospitality and nonprofit roles.

## Job description

Position OverviewThe Program & Business Development Coordinator supports the planning, execution, and growth of hospitality workforce development initiatives, events, and strategic partnerships. This role blends program management, event coordination, and business development, providing hands-on experience in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

## Locations

- Tyler, TX, 75701

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