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What is the Hospitality Training Academy?

We provide FREE training for careers at

Stadiums and arenas
Hotels
Universities and corporate cafeterias
Employers at airports

Located in Koreatown and Downtown Los Angeles

Training paid for by government grants and our employer partners

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A labor union of 32,500 hospitality workers at over 200 employers in Southern California and the State of Arizona.

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And in Santa Monica…

We provide FREE services for Santa Monica residents and students!

Create professional resumes
Enhance job skills
Learn tips to stand out to employers
Receive services tailored to specific need(s)

Conveniently located inside Virginia Avenue Park Center

Training paid for by government grants and our employer partners

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Our Employer Partners

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Job Placement

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Classes

Pre-Apprenticeship (5 weeks)

Prep Cook

Apprenticeships (8 weeks)

Line Cook
Barista
Bartender

Prep Cook and Line Cook classes are offered in English and Spanish

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The most important employers are…

the employers who are hiring

This is your career—

get your foot in the door!

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In every class…� you will learn:

How to work with a team
How to find your voice
How to write a resume
How to interview with an employer
How to get a job…and build a career in the hospitality industry

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What will you earn?

Apprenticeship

ServSafe California Food Handler Certification
Industry-recognized HTA Certificate
California Department of Apprenticeship Standards Certification
U.S. Department of Labor Certification

Pre-Apprenticeship

California Food Handler Certification
Industry-recognized HTA Certificate

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Admissions Requirements

Valid work authorization
Selective Service Registration (male only)
18 years old when you graduate
Commitment to work full time

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Class Schedule

4 days per week
6 hours per day (mornings or afternoons)
Most Wednesdays off

You must commit to be there!

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Expectations at HTA

Be on time.
Treat everyone with respect and be a team player.
Substance-free and pass a drug test.
Do the work required in class.
Ability to practice or study at home.
Stay on top of applications and interviews.

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Job Placement

If you graduate, you will receive at least one interview with a partner employer.
You are expected to take any full-time job that a partner employer offers you.

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Expectations on the Job

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work and stand 10-12 hours per day.
Ability to get to work.
Stay connected with HTA after graduation.

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Thank you!

Questions?

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Michelle Newsome

Santa Monica Employment Specialist

P: (213) 286-5549

E: michelle.newsome@lahta.org

Virginia Avenue Park Center

2200 Virginia Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90404

In-office: Weekdays 9:00AM-5:00PM

Available via phone/text/email: Weekdays 8:30AM-5:00PM

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Outreach Team

P: (213) 866-8541

E: training@lahta.org

HTA Kitchen�1234 S Western Ave�Los Angeles, CA 90006

Find us on…

X: @LosAngelesHTA Instagram: @HTALosAngeles Facebook: @HospitalityTrainingAcademy