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Committee discusses culinary, hospitality apprenticeships and a proposed summer study

Commerce & Economic Development · April 11, 2026
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Committee members and Department of Labor staff discussed using existing tech‑center culinary programs, intermediary sponsorship models and federal apprenticeship expansion funds to pilot apprenticeships in hospitality; members asked for study elements including certifications and partner identification.

Committee members asked the Department of Labor whether apprenticeship could help address workforce needs in hospitality, tourism and culinary trades and discussed a proposed summer study to scope training, partnerships and certification needs.

Jay Ramsey said many tech centers already have culinary programs and the department has prioritized hospitality and tourism as a sector. On…

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