The Hospitality and Tourism industry is a vital part of the Virginia Peninsula economy, contributing over $3 billion to the region’s GDP and supporting over 28,000 jobs. It is a career field with numerous advancement tracks and opportunities for professional growth. This 123-hour Hospitality Training Program, developed in collaboration with local economic developers and leading industry employers, is designed to provide a fast start in the industry and set participants up for more rapid advancement in their careers. The program’s core content includes Hospitality Foundations and Customer Service; Workplace Readiness and Soft Skills; Technical Skills (specific to the Food Service Industry); and Career Development and Pathways. Specific instructional modules include Restaurant Server, Kitchen Cook, Breakfast Attendant, SERV Safe® Food Manager, Job Readiness and Employability Skills, Guest Service Professional, and Hospitality Manager. The program results in several AHLEI (American Hospitality and Lodging Institute) certifications culminating in the Certified Hospitality Manager credential.
Class Details
41 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
Weekly - Mon, Wed.
Weekly - Tue, Thu.
Location : Historic Triangle Campus - On Campus Location :
Historic Triangle Campus - On Campus.
Instructor : Staff Staff 
CEUs : 12.3
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This class will be held in room 222 at the HT campus
Two (2) Nights Per Week / Three (3) Hours Per Session (July 20 – December 17)
ServSafe® Food Manager: July 20 – 29 (M/W) 6-9 pm AND August 3 (M) 6-8 pm
Restaurant Server: August 5 – September 9 (M/W) 6-9 pm
SKIP MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7 (Labor Day)
Kitchen Cook: September 14 – October 14 (M/W) 6-9 pm
Breakfast Attendant: October 19 – November 18 (M/W) 6-9 pm
SKIP NOVEMBER 23 – 27 (Thanksgiving Week)
Cert Guest Svcs Prof: December 1 (T) 6-9 pm AND December 3 (Th) 6-10 pm*
Certified Hospitality Mgr: December 8 – 17 (T/Th) 6-9 pm
* December 3: 6-8 pm is Employability Skills; 8-10 pm is Cert. Guest Svcs Professional.
All classes 6–9 pm unless noted below.
JULY
Registration Closes On
Monday,
July 20, 2026 @ 11:59 PM