HOSPITALITY HARVEST

The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Sinclair Community College co-hosted a workshop for owner/operators of hotels and restaurants, focusing on connecting businesses to local educational and social programs that train individuals for jobs in the hospitality industry. You can watch the recorded presentations and learn more about these programs using the information on this web page.

If you have any questions, or would like an introduction to any of the presenters or presenting organizations, please contact Val Beerbower, beerbower@downtowndayton.org or call (937) 224-1518 ext 226.

Dayton Cooks!
Dayton Cooks! is a free, 10-week program in which students learn food safety and sanitation, knife skills, and classic cooking training; gain experience in a commercial kitchen; create their own menus; and prepare for their ServSafe certification. This program is offered through Wesley Community Center and Grace United Methodist Church.
For more information, contact: Chef Thomas Johnson, cheftee82@gmail.com, (937) 239-0369, Admin Director Lisa Medeiros, Daytoncooks@graceumc.com, (937) 278-4731 x17

Miami Valley Works
a service of Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley
Miami Valley Works has a mission to empower people in poverty to achieve self-sufficiency through long-term employment and career development. We provide individuals with skills training, employment coaching, job retention services, and advancement support. We provide access to behavioral health counseling, financial counseling, emotional/spiritual support, legal aid, and professional attire.
For more information, contact: Michelle Feltz, m.feltz@gesmv.org, (937) 528-6496

Returning Citizens in the Workforce
(Sinclair)
Learn how hiring employees with criminal records could benefit your business! This workshop explores some of the benefits to hiring returning citizens such as the ability to earn 25%-40% of an employee’s first-year wages in tax credits for your business, plus protection from negligent hiring lawsuits.
For more information, contact: Jarrett Maier, jarrett.maier@sinclair.edu, (937) 512-2742

Miami Valley Career Technology Center Culinary Arts
The MVCTC introduces high school juniors and seniors to careers in culinary arts with students operating an on-site restaurant with an ever-changing, full-service menu. Students gain knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, terminology, knife skills, safety and sanitation, menu planning, food purchasing, inventory control, and have the opportunity to earn industry credentials.
For more information, contact: Elizabeth Gratton, egratton@mvctc.com, (937) 854-8078

Ponitz Career Technology Center
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center students have the opportunity to earn college credit from Sinclair College, including an associate’s degree and a $3,000 scholarship. The Culinary Arts Pathway has its own professional kitchen and a classroom learning environment where students plan and cook menus. Students create professional foods, cakes, and pastries with an artistic presentation.
For more information, contact: Melinda Clark, mdclark@daytonpublic.com, (937) 542-7181

Sinclair’s Office of Work-based Learning
The Office of Work-based Learning (WBL) is committed to providing students with meaningful connections that bridge academic course work with in-demand career opportunities. The WBL office works to bridge the gap between high schools, post-secondary education, and the workforce. By aligning students with in-demand industry opportunities, the WBL office strives for to raise the education attainment of the community, improve skills and competencies, and advance student’s careers.
For more information, contact:Carlina Figueroa, carlina.figueroa@sinclair.edu, (937) 512-2619