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Panel hears pitch for tourism‑and‑hospitality charter to train island hospitality workforce
Summary
Proponents told senators a tourism‑focused charter would provide industry‑aligned training, internships and nationally recognized certifications to replenish Guam's hospitality workforce, and should be allowed under a modest increase to the charter cap. Sponsors also discussed partnerships with hotels, GCC and apprenticeship programs.
The Committee on Education, Libraries, and Public Broadcasting heard testimony April 2 on bill 256‑38 COR, a measure to raise Guam's charter cap from seven to eight to authorize a tourism and hospitality–focused charter school.
"Charter schools provide the students with access to diverse educational models and specialized areas of focus," said Mr. Ho of Cortech, who testified in support, arguing that hospitality‑centered charters can reduce reliance on imported labor by training local…
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