Pulling It All Together

NYSH&TA has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to introduce the industry’s own Lodging Management Program (LMP). Intended to link 11th and 12th grade students, schools, and workplaces, the LMP’s curriculum integrates academic classroom learning with real-work experiences needed to take advantage of the boundless opportunities in all major departments of lodging industry.

The LMP National Competition is a chance for high school students across the country to compete against each other in teams. Students are tested on their knowledge of the lodging industry and present case studies to panels of judges. Click Here to view highlights from the 2007 National Competition.

2006-2007 High School Participants

	Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
	Capital Region BOCES
	Broome Tioga BOCES
	High School of Hospitality Management
	Richmond Hill High School
	Norman Thomas High School
	E.B.T. High School
	Port Richmond High School
	Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis High School

Susan Wagner High School

Murry Bergtraum High School

New Utrecht High School

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism High School

Jane Addams High School

Below are brief descriptions of the different roles and responsibilities for those involved in the Program. For a complete overview of the curriculum, course load, and instructor and student information, please visit www.lodgingmanagement.org. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail NYSH&TA Vice President Jan Marie Chesterton at jan@nyshta.org.

Roles & Responsibilities
State Department of Education

	Ensure programs are consistent with state learning goals
	Create opportunities for teacher training and professional development
	Help to identify appropriate schools
	Explore possible funding to seed statewide initiative and support school
	programs

Guidance Counselor

	Recruit students into the LMP
	Explain to students and parents program goals, career paths, and requirements
	for program participation
	Visit worksites and classrooms
	Learn about trends in the hospitality industry and its education/training initiatives
	Provide scholarship information
	Advise students on post-secondary options

Teacher

	Teach the complete course of study
	Connect students’ work experiences to lesson plans and activities
	Gain firsthand experience about the lodging industry (attend CHI Summer
	Institute, job shadow an industry professional, visit trade shows, etc.)
	Develop relationship with the student mentors

*Program Coordinator
Keep abreast of liability and labor laws
Coordinate local marketing program
Facilitate local advisory board
Develop a student selection and matching process for internship placement

*If your school has one, if not, teacher assumes the responsibility

Parent

	Help student explore career options according to his or her strengths and
	interests
	Work with program staff to ensure the student success
	Emphasize positive workplace values

Employer/Mentor

	Provide paid positions for one or more students at agreed-upon wage
	Provide students with a well-rounded and productive work experiences
	Provide a trained mentor for student interns
	Evaluate students’ progress using the Student Workplace Competency Checklist
	and standard performance reviews
	Inform students of expectations at work
	Use the Student Workplace Competency Checklist to structure students’ work
	activities
	Provide a wide range of work experiences
	Have on-going dialogue with LMP teachers to discuss student’s progress
	Provide regular feedback to student, school/site coordinator, and teacher

AH&LA State Association
Provides industry relevant materials
Arranges training for teachers, mentors, and school staff
Assists in identifying qualified schools
Recruits lodging establishments as mentored worksites
Forms local partnerships and provides direction
Responds to schools and operators
Sells/distribute/market LMP materials

The Educational Institute (EI) of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the premier source for delivering quality hospitality education, training and professional certification that serves the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide.

EI uses the Internet, videos, textbooks, study guides, seminars, and professional certification, to focus on every aspect and level of lodging operations from delivery of exceptional guest service to financial management.

To view the EI products that are available, visit http://www.ei-ahla.org/.

All NYSH&TA/AH&LA members receive a 20 percent discount off EI Training Products. Simply download the NYSH&TA Member Order Form and return it to NYSH&TA today!