Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation

06/11/2026

🏨 Your hospitality career can start anywhere.

Hotels. Restaurants. Tourism. Events. Customer Service.

Explore career pathways and opportunities at whaef.org.

06/10/2026

Ready to stand out in the workforce?

Guest Service Gold® training helps build the customer service, communication, and professionalism skills employers are looking for. Whether you’re starting your first job or growing your career, investing in your skills can open new opportunities.

Learn more at WHAEF.org.

06/09/2026

🌈 Hospitality is for everyone.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the diverse people who make our industry stronger, more welcoming, and more vibrant. Everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow, and succeed.

06/04/2026

Training your team shouldn't slow you down. Our private ServSafe® Manager trainings make it easy to build a safer, stronger team - on your schedule.

Skip the stress of coordinating multiple public classes.

Ready to get started? Reach out to Shelby Pemberton, [email protected] or visit whaef.org

06/03/2026

Not sure what you want to do after school?

ProStart is a great place to start.

ProStart gives students real-world experience in the hospitality industry; from culinary skills to customer service, all the way to leadership development. The program offers hands-on learning that can lead directly into jobs or further training in a growing field.

Whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, or event services, ProStart helps you build confidence and career-ready skills.

Learn more at whaef.org and see where hospitality can take you.

06/01/2026

You don’t need years of experience to start building a career. Hospitality offers flexible, people-focused jobs that help you gain real-world skills.

Whether you’re looking for a summer job, your first paycheck, or a long-term career pathway, hospitality is a great place to start. 🌟

Visit whaef.org to explore careers, training programs, and opportunities.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

👩‍🍳 Calling all culinary educators and hospitality professionals!

The Washington State Chefs Association is hosting TWO exciting events at Renton Technical College in 2026:

🥞 Great Crepe Escape Competition
📅 June 13, 2026
Student teams of 2 will compete to create the ultimate sweet or savory crepe for cash prizes!

🍷 Behind the Stem: Sip and Bite (21+ only)
📅 July 13, 2026
A hospitality-focused evening featuring wine tastings, small bites, beverage education, networking, giveaways, and more.
📍 Renton Technical College

Check out washingtonstatechefs.com for more information!

Official website of the Washington State Chefs Association - Supporting culinary professionals through advocacy, education, and community

05/22/2026

We had the opportunity to attend Future Ready: Career Exploration and connect with so many amazing students, educators, and employers. Thank you to the organizers for creating an inclusive event that supports Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing youth as they explore future career opportunities. We’re grateful to be part of such an impactful event!

04/27/2026