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The solutions resource for education, training and career development for Washington state's hospitality community. Scholarships available.

We offer several training programs for the hospitality community, including ServSafe Manager and MAST permits. We are a non-profit charitible foundation that provides training resources for the Washington state hospitality community. If you are interested in a program, give us a call! We also host fundraising events to raise funds for scholarships for culinary students and are always looking for mentors to participate in the ProStart program.

10/14/2026

🍰 National Dessert Day: Precision Is a Career Skill!

Desserts are about more than just great taste! From precise measurements and perfect timing to creative presentation and food safety, pastry and dessert preparation helps anyone build valuable skills they can turn into a hospitality career. Every detail matters, and every creation is an opportunity to learn! 👩‍🍳✨

Learn more about hospitality education and career pathways at whaef.org.

10/13/2026

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino professionals who continue to shape the hospitality industry through leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, and education. From the kitchen to the boardroom, their contributions help strengthen our industry and create new opportunities for the next generation of hospitality leaders.

At the Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation, we believe in building pathways that help individuals grow, develop their skills, and pursue meaningful careers in hospitality.

Explore hospitality pathways and discover new opportunities at whaef.org.

10/08/2026

🎓✨ We’re at the SMU Job & Internship Fair!

We’re excited to connect with students, share opportunities in the hospitality industry, and talk about the many different career paths hospitality has to offer. From culinary and hotels to management, events, and everything in between, there’s so much potential in this industry!

If you’re at the fair today, come say hi! 👋 We’d love to meet you and help you explore where a career in hospitality could take you. 💙

10/07/2026

🏆 ProStart Fun Fact #1! Did you know more than 400 students compete at the National ProStart Invitational each year? Students from across the country put their culinary and restaurant management skills to the test while gaining real-world experience, connecting with industry professionals, and representing their programs on a national stage.

Follow along as we share more ProStart Invitational Fun Facts! 👩‍🍳🔥 Learn more about ProStart at whaef.org

10/06/2026

A great guest experience can start in just 10 seconds. 👋✨ This Customer Service Week, focus on the small habits that make a big impression: acknowledge the guest, make eye contact, offer a warm greeting, and anticipate what they need next. Because exceptional service starts before they even have to ask.

Explore guest-service training at WHAEF.ORG.

10/01/2026

October is the perfect time to get ahead of the holiday rush. 🍂 Use this month to identify skill gaps, refresh expectations, and plan training before the busy season begins. Build your team now so they’re ready when demand rises.

Learn more and start your fall training plan at whaef.org.

09/30/2026

Your future leaders may already be on your team. Give employees who are ready to grow opportunities to build their skills through training, certifications, and professional development.

Investing in your people helps strengthen your team today while preparing them for what’s next.

Learn more at whaef.org.

09/29/2026

October is a great time to check in on your team’s training needs before the busy season picks up. 🍂

Are certifications coming up for renewal? Do new supervisors need support? Are seasonal employees prepared? A little planning now can help keep your team confident, compliant, and ready to deliver great service.

✅ Review your training needs
✅ Refresh food safety and service skills
✅ Prepare new and seasonal team members
✅ Plan ahead for upcoming certifications

Start planning your next training at whaef.org.

09/24/2026

ProStart helps students build more than culinary knowledge — it gives them opportunities to strengthen communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and other skills they can carry into college, the workforce, and beyond.

By connecting classroom learning with real-world hospitality experience, ProStart helps students feel more prepared for whatever comes next. 🎓🍽️

Learn more about ProStart and how WHAEF supports students and educators across Washington at whaef.org.

09/23/2026

Strong hospitality leaders aren’t born overnight—they’re developed through everyday skills like communication, accountability, adaptability, coaching, empathy, and staying calm under pressure. 🌟

Investing in leadership at every level helps strengthen teams, build confidence, and create better experiences for employees and guests alike.

Grow the leaders already on your team. Learn more at whaef.org.

Address

510 Plum Street SE
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+18776959733

Website

http://WHAEF.org/

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