STRIVE in Hospitality Program
“My experience has been great. Great customer service. Great tools and reading material. And I’m where I’m at now because of completing the STRIVE program!” – Ryan, STRIVE in Hospitality participant
Ryan is smiling after completing a task in the dining area of the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach. Like other hotels in the area, they partner with Easterseals to provide hands-on training opportunities to our STRIVE participants. Upon graduation, participants like Ryan go on to secure full-time employment with similar establishments in the hospitality industry.
STRIVE
Easterseal's Florida STRIVE (Skills Training Results in Vocational Employment) in Hospitality program is a 12-week course taught in a completely VIRTUAL learning environment. The curriculum is based on standards from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, to prepare individuals ages 15 and up with a disability to work in the hospitality industry. The program offers:
-Classes taught year-round by certified hospitality instructors
- Certifications include: Guest Room Attendant, Breakfast Attendant, Maintenance Employee, Front Desk Representative, and Guest Services Gold
- A warm, supportive, and inclusive environment completed virtually in its entirety at this time
- An opportunity to learn skills that are transferrable across a number of professions and vocations
Reserve a spot now by contacting:
WorkforceDevelopment@fl.easterseals.com
STRIVE in Orange County
Easterseals Florida’s STRIVE (Skills Training Results in Vocational Employment) in Hospitality program is a 12-week course taught online and in Orange County. The curriculum is based on standards from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, to prepare individuals 15 - 22 years of age with a disability to work in the hospitality industry. The program offers:
- Classes taught year-round by certified hospitality instructors
- Certifications include: Guest Room Attendant, Breakfast Attendant, Maintenance Employee, Front Desk Representative, and Restaurant Server
- An opportunity to learn skills that are transferrable across a number of professions and vocations
- A warm, supportive, and inclusive environment completed virtually in its entirety at this time
*This program is funded in full or part by Orange County, Florida*
Please fill out the form below to get started!
STRIVE Referral Form
Grievance Procedure (Informational Purposes Only)
Reserve now by calling (321) 765-3912 or by emailing OCSTRIVE@fl.easterseals.com if you have any questions!
