Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) - Hospitality Employment Training Program (HETP)
www.cityofithaca.org/533/HETP
Resource Details
Description
  1. At H.E.T.P., we train all our participants to be work ready in the hospitality industry and office administrative work. They receive over 60 hours of instruction in skills and certifications in the hospitality industry and office administrative work. Participants get up to 120 hours of on-the-job training and coaching.

    Participants learn and receive training and certifications in various areas like Resume Workshops, Mock Interview Coaching, Food/Beverage Certification (case by case), Customer Service Training, Computer Proficiency Classes, Business Tours, Etiquette Courses, Conflict Management, Empathy/Emotional Intelligence, Transferable Skills to Other Careers.

    Perks to joining include:
    We pay for interview clothes and clothing related to the job you want to obtain—for example, Non-Slip Shoes, Slacks, Blazers, etc. & We will pay for haircuts to ensure participants look sharp for interviews.
    We will pay for Childcare! Childcare is often a huge barrier to employment, and we want to ensure our participants can make it to class daily.
    We will provide bus passes to ensure you can make it to class daily.

    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted via mail, email, fax, or in person to Charlene Santos, H.E.T.P. Program Coordinator.

    Our next Cohort will begin in 2023; please get in touch with Charlene for further information.

    Email: CSantos@cityofithaca.org
    Phone: (607)272-3622 Ext. 2227
    Fax: (607)-272-0250


 
Defined coverage areas:
New York - Tompkins County
Physical Address Greater Ithaca Activities Center 301 West Court Street
City of Ithaca NY
14850 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 9 5
Tue: 9 5
Wed: 9 5
Thu: 9 5
Fri: 9 5
Disabilities Access Wheelchair accessible. Take the elevator in lobby to the main office on the first floor.
Program
Eligibility Anyone over 18+ is encouraged to apply in Tompkins County. Priority is given to City of Ithaca residents. Please note that there is an income guideline for acceptance, and acceptance is not guaranteed.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
Program Fees Free
Volunteer Duties Assist participants in the computer lab with resume & cover letter writing. Presenters who have experience and expertise in a specific area in the hospitality industry, are welcomed to share their knowledge with participants of the program, through presentation and training.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address Greater Ithaca Activities Center 301 W. Court St
Ithaca NY
14850 United States
Fax Number (607)272-0250
Main 607-272-3622
Main Email Address csantos@cityofithaca.org
Main Contact Name Charlene M Santos
Main Contact Title HETP Program Coordinator
Main Contact Phone 607-272-3622
Main Contact Email Address csantos@cityofithaca.org
Director or Senior Administrator Name Leslyn McBean-Clairborne
Director or Senior Administrator Title Executive Director


 


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